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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. How many common mistakes did Aristotle indicate were made in prose?
(a) Too many to list.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. Which cause of human action did Aristotle mention as always being unpleasant?
(a) Compulsion.
(b) Appetite.
(c) Anger.
(d) Habit.

3. What about the past did Aristotle say that a legal orator was concerned with proving?
(a) Opinions.
(b) Actions.
(c) Doubts.
(d) Facts.

4. In what type of person did Aristotle explain there was an especially strong temptation to commit crimes?
(a) Someone that has already committed a crime and has been caught, but not convicted.
(b) Someone that was unaware of the punishment for committing a crime.
(c) Someone that has never committed a crime.
(d) Someone that has already committed a crime, but has not been caught.

5. Why did Aristotle think the universal law was higher than the special law?
(a) It changes for the better.
(b) It never changes.
(c) It rarely changes.
(d) It always changes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the paean avoid in order to gain Aristotle's endorsement as the ideal rhythm for prose?

2. In dealing with just and unjust actions, how did Aristotle indicate the law could be considered?

3. Which one of the following was not included by Aristotle in his description of young people?

4. What was Aristotle's opinion about using compound words in a speech?

5. Which of the following examples best demonstrates Aristotle's theory of possibility in Book II, Chapter 19?

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