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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 the most important factor is that the _______ supports the style of government.

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

3. Aristotle says that a government will have problems when more of its people are interested in profit than in what?

4. What does Aristotle want in the city center?

5. Music is one of the arts which what kind of time is intended to produce?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Aristotle think that political factions emerge?

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

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

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

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

7. How does education support the government?

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

9. What is the purpose of a communal meal?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is fractionalization? How does it occur and how can it be prevented? Use Aristotle's ideas to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How do Aristotle and Plato differ in their views on women? Cite examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How does Aristotle define justice? What is justice in a state? Cite the text to support your answer.

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