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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 advocates development of the spiritual character virtues within every individual as a means to what?

2. Aristotle believes that what resources is important to the location, protection, and defense of the city?

3. Aristotle posits that happiness rests on what, for its manifestation within the human life?

4. Aristotle says that in tyranny, personal power, and which of the following, hold sway irrespective of the law.

5. Reason, habituation, and what, form a triplicate of forces available to every man?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does education support the government?

2. What is the purpose of a communal meal?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Aristotle define melodies?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Aristotle, what is the most important task of anyone in the role of "politician?" What are they supposed to do and how are they supposed to act? How is this linked to the purpose of the city-state? Support your answer with examples from Aristotle.

Essay Topic 2

What are the six kinds of constitutions Aristotle believes in and what are their consequences for the city-state? Use Aristotle's examples in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Using the text to support your reasoning, explain what Aristotle thinks is the primary unit of society and what importance that unit has.

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