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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 says that democracies mistakenly assume that equality in one area means what?
(a) Inequality of property rights.
(b) Equality of social standing.
(c) Inequality in others.
(d) Universal equality.

2. In oligarchies, what is the group that needs special protections?
(a) The women.
(b) The poor.
(c) The children.
(d) The middle-class.

3. Leisure is closely related to the development of virtues and what?
(a) Identity.
(b) Civic duties.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Culture.

4. Aristotle says the Lacedaemonians have a Council of Elders and another council with this name.
(a) Electorate.
(b) Ephorate.
(c) Emortarate.
(d) Esherate.

5. Aristotle posits that happiness rests on what, for its manifestation within the human life?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Vice.
(c) Religion.
(d) Morality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of musical method is Aristotle in favor of?

2. Aristotle says that those greatest in virtue, regardless of all else, should do what?

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

4. A system of what, according to Aristotle, is intended to help society reflect the government?

5. The lay of the land and the type of government have a direct influence on what military aspect of a city-state?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Aristotle define melodies?

2. What is a primary aspect of a tyrant's rule and how do they work to preserve their rule?

3. Why do oligarchs tend to come from the wealthy?

4. According to Aristotle, how can a tyrannical move still be right?

5. What questions does Aristotle want answered about the courts in each state?

6. Why does Aristotle think that musical education is essential to the development of a citizen?

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

8. What is the difference between play and leisure?

9. What are the virtues related to the top positions in an oligarchy according to Aristotle?

10. What does Aristotle believe the relationship between virtue and prosperity is?

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