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

2. Aristotle divides the process of acquisition of goods into what number of means?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

3. Aristotle says that there can be problems when more of the citizens are attracted to profit than to what?
(a) Honor.
(b) People.
(c) Politics.
(d) Desire.

4. Aristotle advocates development of the spiritual character virtues within every individual as a means to what?
(a) Educate the people.
(b) Instill pride.
(c) Further the state.
(d) Create a sense of virtue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle believes that in an oligarchy, the oligarchs come from where?

2. Aristotle says that when an increase in free populace is needed, or when a state is new, there may be lax rules about what?

3. Aristotle says that popular kings are protect by what?

4. Aristotle says that some oligarchies can progress to what?

5. Absolute monarchs have what type of authority?

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