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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Education and Leisure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 metal alloy.
(b) A cross-bred animal.
(c) A melting part.
(d) A hybrid plant.

2. The text of Aristotle's politics is divided into what?
(a) Divisions.
(b) Parts.
(c) Letters.
(d) Books.

3. The Greeks called physical training what?
(a) Workouts.
(b) Gymnastics.
(c) Wrestling.
(d) Rituals.

4. When Aristotle describes a "pair" in society, what is he describing?
(a) Any two consenting adults.
(b) Any pair of people that work together.
(c) Any pair of citizens who contract together.
(d) An adult man and woman.

5. Aristotle says that the poor need to make sure they do what to the rich?
(a) Protect their property.
(b) Include them in decisions.
(c) Tax them.
(d) Take money and redistribute it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Aristotle says that the second greatest cause of crime are desires that reach beyond what?

3. At the time of Aristotle's writing, Macedon was what type of government?

4. Aristotle thinks that the craftsman who tries to make laws will do what?

5. Aristotle says that when the people are close to equal, the education system needs to be designed so that the ruled can do what?

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