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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the constitutions that Aristotle studies, by name, is a constitution made by whom?
(a) Hurcluamus.
(b) Hythrodeantus.
(c) Hundrantus.
(d) Hippodamus.

2. Aristotle gives what name to the people who own crops and livestock?
(a) Stock holders.
(b) Earners.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Providers.

3. According to Aristotle, the virtues needed in a ruler are ________ _________ those needed in the ruled.
(a) Similar to.
(b) Greater than.
(c) Distinct from.
(d) Akin with.

4. Aristotle says that a king should be highly what, towards his subjects?
(a) Caring and concerned.
(b) Demanding and demeaning.
(c) Harsh and available.
(d) Affectionate and dominant.

5. Aristotle says that regulation of property by the state requires regulation of what?
(a) Jobs and occupations.
(b) Population.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Resources.

Short Answer Questions

1. Plato thought that the wives of the two highest social class should be what?

2. Aristotle says that in order to receive the full load of privileges and obligations related to being a citizen, a person must what?

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

4. Aristotle divides the process of acquisition of goods into what number of means?

5. Today, Aristotle's work is mainly reviewed where?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Aristotle's definition of a constitution?

2. What is one virtue a political leader must have, according to Aristotle?

3. What is one reason there are several introductions to this book?

4. What are focal points in creating a constitution?

5. What is one suggestion made about the distribution of property in a city-state?

6. How did Aristotle become famous in the modern world?

7. What is the story of Thales of Miletus?

8. What is an absolute monarch?

9. What happened to "The Politics" upon Aristotle's death?

10. What are the four types of constitutions?

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