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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the paean avoid in order to gain Aristotle's endorsement as the ideal rhythm for prose?
(a) An uncommon meter.
(b) An indefinite meter.
(c) A common meter.
(d) A definite meter.

2. How often did Aristotle think complex words should be used in a speech?
(a) Never.
(b) Frequently.
(c) Occasionally.
(d) Rarely.

3. How many non-technical means of persuasion did Aristotle discuss in Book I, Chapter 15?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

4. In Aristotle's opinion, what should a good birth lead to?
(a) Optimism.
(b) Balance.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Ambition.

5. Based on the information in Book I, Chapter 12, when did people commit crimes?
(a) When they thought the reward to be gained outweighed the risk of punishment.
(b) When they thought the risk of punishment was nonexistent.
(c) When they refused to think about the risk of punishment.
(d) When they thought the reward was as big as the risk of punishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Aristotle think orators should be careful of when writing their speeches?

2. Which one of the following was not included in Aristotle's recommendations for orators on how to write and speak their arguments?

3. As explained in Book I, Chapter 10, what did the general law refer to?

4. According to Aristotle, how did people in their prime view success?

5. What shape was described in the example Aristotle provided for the use of description in an impressive speech?

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