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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. When people are younger they should learn to play instruments. When they are older they should do what?
(a) Compose music.
(b) Listen to music.
(c) Critique music.
(d) Perform music.

2. Aristotle urges that kingship be granted on virtues of birth and what?
(a) Social status.
(b) Service.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Merit.

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

4. Aristotle says there should be a court set up, specifically, to deal with what?
(a) Women.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Children.
(d) Foreigners.

5. Aristotle says that a lack of what, is the primary source of changes within a state's constitution?
(a) Education.
(b) Vigilance.
(c) Participation.
(d) Desire.

Short Answer Questions

1. In oligarchies, what is the group that needs special protections?

2. Aristotle says that trouble arises within a state when people who deserve _______ are denied them.

3. Aristotle says that kings and tyrants rely on personal power combined with what?

4. Aristotle says that it is important to treat those who will be soldiers for the state how?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is one way that Aristotle describes of how strife between economic classes can lead to a change in government?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the purpose of a communal meal?

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

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