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

2. Aristotle believes that poor and middle-class politicians should be what?
(a) Paid.
(b) Elected.
(c) Not allowed.
(d) Encouraged.

3. For Aristotle, what is one of the strongest signs of social and political liberty?
(a) Taking a public office.
(b) Participation in public life.
(c) Taking turns at ruling.
(d) Participation in voting.

4. Aristotle says that a ______ state will have everyone recognizing that it is in his best interests to work with the state.
(a) Unified.
(b) Healthy.
(c) Polity.
(d) Democratic.

5. According to Aristotle, what is the greatest threat within any state?
(a) The poor.
(b) Revolution.
(c) Discontent.
(d) The rich.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle believes that the evil of selfishness is self-service taken what?

2. Aristotle urges that kingship be granted on virtues of birth and what?

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

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

5. Aristotle says that marriage needs to take what into account?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between play and leisure?

2. What kind of law does a good monarch adhere to?

3. What is a representation issue where factions might occur?

4. According to Aristotle, how should the curriculum for education of young children be chosen?

5. What does Aristotle think about the vulnerability of monarchies to tyranny?

6. What are the characteristics of a sound man according to Aristotle?

7. What is the sign of a healthy state for Aristotle?

8. Why does Aristotle think that political factions emerge?

9. How are kings and tyrants similar?

10. What is a statement that describes the belief about equality in an oligarchy?

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