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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. Aristotle says that if an individual can get a monopoly, they can do what?
(a) Provide for their whole family.
(b) Create excess for others.
(c) Share the riches with the poor.
(d) Make a lot of money.

2. Aristotle says that acquiring what is needed is what?
(a) Necessary.
(b) Human.
(c) Natural.
(d) Encouraged.

3. Aristotle says that changing the economics of a state means that what has to change?
(a) Government.
(b) Political elite.
(c) Rule of law.
(d) Constitution.

4. Aristotle says that to treat people who act on behaviors which cause crime, they should pursue and study what?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Law.
(c) Drama.
(d) Science.

5. Aristotle thinks that the constitution of the Lacedaemonians is what?
(a) Mediocre.
(b) Well thought out.
(c) Balanced.
(d) Popular.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says that a move can be unpopular and tyrannical yet still what, if it was done for the common good?

2. Aristotle urges that kingship be granted on virtues of birth and what?

3. Aristotle believes that a good monarch is not above what?

4. Aristotle believes that poor and middle-class politicians should be what?

5. Aristotle says that kings and tyrants are what?

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