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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the translator in this edition of of Aristotle's "Politics?"

2. Aristotle is opposed to rule by what?

3. This is the type of constitution that is the very best possible constitution that can be applied within a real, live city-state or other state.

4. A Sicilian who had a monopoly was forced out of Syracuse by whom?

5. In relationship to food, Aristotle says that is better to be what, than cash rich?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Aristotle believe will happen to a man who has high virtue?

3. What is the top cause of crime, and how can it be solved?

4. What is the story of Thales of Miletus?

5. What is an aristocracy?

6. What did Plato feel about women and why?

7. What is the difference between a democracy and a polity?

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

9. What is the goal of the second introduction?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which does Aristotle like better: elections, lotteries, or appointments? Why? What are the positive and negatives of each? Cite examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the virtue of a city-state for Aristotle? How is this similar to, or different from, what Aristotle believes is the virtue of a person? Support your answer with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

What are Aristotle's 5 categories for the role of the state, and how does he justify the state being involved in each area? To what goal is the state involved? Cite Aristotle's work to support your answer.

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