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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapters 4-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As explained in Book I, Chapter 3, which type of rhetoric attempted to convince a legislature to take a particular action?
(a) National.
(b) Tactical.
(c) Non-political.
(d) Political.

2. How many different subjects of political oratory did Aristotle discuss in Book I, Chapter 4?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

3. Considering Aristotle's views in Book I, Chapter 2, how would the emotional appeal move an audience?
(a) Through their feelings and reason.
(b) Through their feelings, not reason.
(c) Through reason, not their feelings.
(d) Through neither their feelings or reason.

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

5. In addition to the relationships with other countries, what other part of war and peace did Aristotle explain?
(a) The preparedness of a country's army.
(b) The expansion of a country's army.
(c) The security of a country's borders.
(d) The clarification of a country's borders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides proof with explicit premises, what was included in Aristotle's definition of syllogism?

2. What type of resources available to the government did Aristotle mention in Book I, Chapter 4?

3. How did Aristotle define "the good"?

4. Why did Aristotle think the political rhetorician should show that their proposal was in line with the audience's happiness?

5. What description of the ethical appeal was given by Aristotle?

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