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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 trying to accumulate more than what is needed is what?
(a) Irresponsible.
(b) Against humanity.
(c) Unnatural.
(d) Discouraged.

2. Absolute monarchs are people whose rule is very much like what?
(a) A professor.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A parent.
(d) A teacher.

3. Oligarchies, according to Aristotle, believe that inequalities of wealth indicate what?
(a) Inequality in social standing.
(b) That the poor are better off without anything.
(c) Equality in other areas.
(d) Universal inequalities.

4. Today, Aristotle's work is mainly reviewed where?
(a) Law school.
(b) Elementary school.
(c) Colleges.
(d) High school.

5. What is the name for a type of system that has leaders who are out of established lines of leaders?
(a) Republican.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Parliamentary.
(d) Aristocracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aristotle think is the solution to crime?

2. When Aristotle describes a "pair" in society, what is he describing?

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

4. What is the greatest number of people Aristotle uses in the exercises in his book?

5. Aristotle says that the longest lasting and most effective kings are those whose authority is what?

(see the answer key)

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