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

2. Aristotle defines the second sign of social and political liberty as what?

3. Aristotle says that changing the economics of a state means that what has to change?

4. Aristotle says there should be a court set up, specifically, to deal with what?

5. Leisure is closely related to the development of virtues and what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Aristotle define melodies?

2. What is the purpose of a communal meal?

3. What does Aristotle mean when he says "taking turns at ruling?"

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

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

6. How are kings and tyrants similar?

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

8. Why does Aristotle think that political factions emerge?

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

10. Why does Aristotle argue for the development of a spiritual character for each person?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Aristotle define justice? What is justice in a state? Cite 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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