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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapter 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was thought to be incorrect about the example of the misuse of the epithet that Aristotle provided?
(a) An extraordinary adjective was applied to an ordinary noun.
(b) An ordinary adjective was applied to an extraordinary noun.
(c) An extraordinary verb was applied to an ordinary noun.
(d) An ordinary verb was applied to an extraordinary noun.

2. In order to object to an argument using Aristotle's explanations, how might it be attacked?
(a) Humorously.
(b) Scientifically.
(c) Directly.
(d) Rationally.

3. What did Aristotle think was not sought by a person displaying kindness?
(a) Mutual respect.
(b) Self-respect.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Compensation.

4. Who did Aristotle think calmness was felt towards?
(a) Those who a person felt sorry for.
(b) Those who a person understood.
(c) Those who a person did not feel injustice against.
(d) Those who a person did not feel sympathy for.

5. Why did Aristotle think the completion of a difficult task was pleasant?
(a) What is difficult to get is always better than what is easy to get.
(b) What is difficult to get requires extra effort that makes it more rewarding.
(c) What is difficult to get is mostly better than what is easy to get.
(d) What is diffcult to get requires dedication that makes it more rewarding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following was not listed by Aristotle as a form of happiness?

2. Which of the following was a reason that Aristotle included as a cause of pity?

3. Concerning the elicitation of the praise or blame of an audience, what was epideictic rhetoric also called by Aristotle?

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

5. Focusing on what they found useful, what did Aristotle say older people cared less about?

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