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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapters 10-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Aristotle think "what is good" made one happy?
(a) Always.
(b) Occasionally.
(c) Most of the time.
(d) Never.

2. Why might a speaker use the ethical appeal?
(a) To make their claims easier to understand.
(b) To make their claims easier to repeat.
(c) To make their claims more credible.
(d) To make their claims more complicated.

3. How did Aristotle explain the binding extent of contracts?
(a) Only between two individuals.
(b) They were not binding.
(c) Only between two individuals or the courts and an individual.
(d) Only between the courts and an individual.

4. How did Aristotle think the political orator should be able to speak about the good?
(a) Knowledgeably.
(b) Extensively.
(c) Candidly.
(d) Briefly.

5. What description of the ethical appeal was given by Aristotle?
(a) Appeal to the speaker's intent.
(b) Appeal to the speaker's associations.
(c) Appeal to the speaker's character.
(d) Appeal to the speaker's past.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Aristotle, what act should the political rhetorician be concerned with?

2. Which of the following would be considered an ideal target for a crime?

3. What did Aristotle think was the intent of all voluntary actions?

4. In Aristotle's opinion, which things did a criminal consider when choosing their victim?

5. What did Aristotle think the extent of virtues was based on?

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