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

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

3. Aristotle thinks that the constitution of the Lacedaemonians is what?
(a) Balanced.
(b) Well thought out.
(c) Popular.
(d) Mediocre.

4. Aristotle says that it is important to treat those who will be soldiers for the state how?
(a) With enough money.
(b) With enough property.
(c) With enough education.
(d) With respect.

5. Education should be organized on a great scale so that the children can be prepared for life in ways that what?
(a) They might never have thought of.
(b) They might never have cared about.
(c) Their parents might not want them to be.
(d) Their parents might not have seen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle believes that poor and middle-class politicians should be what?

2. Aristotle says that the life of a philosopher will likely be what type of life?

3. Aristotle says that a lack of what, is the primary source of changes within a state's constitution?

4. Aristotle says that kings and tyrants are what?

5. According to Aristotle, what is the greatest threat within any state?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does education support the government?

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

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

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

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

9. For Aristotle, what does it mean to live in the manner of one's choosing?

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

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