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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 tyrants require what for protection?
(a) A grand palace.
(b) Bodyguards.
(c) Foreigners.
(d) High walls.

2. Aristotle believes that in an oligarchy, the oligarchs come from where?
(a) The middle-class.
(b) The poor.
(c) The wealthy.
(d) The aristocracy.

3. Aristotle says that marriage needs to take what into account?
(a) Politics.
(b) Social status.
(c) Power.
(d) Wealth.

4. According to Aristotle, what will be greatest amongst those of superior intellect and character?
(a) Property.
(b) Love.
(c) Prosperity.
(d) Success.

5. Aristotle says that the best form of constitution is one that contains elements of all the different types of government, and creates an analogy between the best constitution and what?
(a) A hybrid plant.
(b) A metal alloy.
(c) A melting part.
(d) A cross-bred animal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says that the most important factor is that the _______ supports the style of government.

2. What is the term Aristotle gives for a government that has a sovereign rule of one?

3. How many of the highest ranking officials do Plato and Aristotle thinks should be above the law?

4. Oligarchies, according to Aristotle, believe that inequalities of wealth indicate what?

5. The first introduction provides a look at the history of the book that is over how many pages?

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