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

2. What is the term Aristotle gives for a government that has a sovereign rule of one?

3. Aristotle says that a ______ state will have everyone recognizing that it is in his best interests to work with the state.

4. Aristotle says that a move can be unpopular and tyrannical yet still what, if it was done for the common good?

5. For Aristotle, a segment of the population is given what term?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does education support the government?

3. Why does Aristotle think that political factions emerge?

4. What kind of law does a good monarch adhere to?

5. What is the purpose of a communal meal?

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

7. What is the difference between play and leisure?

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

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

10. How does Aristotle define melodies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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