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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Additional Characteristics of the State & the Role of the Philosopher in the State.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the basic unit of society for Aristotle?
(a) Pair.
(b) Family.
(c) Village.
(d) State.

2. Aristotle says that the identity of the state is connected to what?
(a) Its enemies.
(b) Its production.
(c) Its location.
(d) Its flag.

3. Aristotle says there are two things a ruler must be concerned with: the population and what?
(a) Territory.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Resources.
(d) Buildings.

4. Aristotle says that holding property in common, in communal status, leads to what?
(a) Dishonor.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Cheating.
(d) Neglect.

5. Aristotle says that the non-Greeks exchange how many barrels of wine when the chicken's eggs are of the best quality?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the two options that Aristotle says can describe "education for productive labor?"

2. Aristotle says that in order to receive the full load of privileges and obligations related to being a citizen, a person must what?

3. Aristotle says that the life of a philosopher will likely be what type of life?

4. Aristotle says that the poor need to make sure they do what to the rich?

5. The second introduction tells the reader that some of Aristotle's opinions might be met with what?

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