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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 1-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides proof with explicit premises, what was included in Aristotle's definition of syllogism?
(a) An example.
(b) A conclusion.
(c) Multiple examples.
(d) An introduction.

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

3. Which one of the following was mentioned by Aristotle as a way that anger was useful in oratory?
(a) To diminish the effect of an opposing argument.
(b) To give authority to the speaker.
(c) To enhance the effect of the speaker's argument.
(d) To give credibility to the speaker.

4. According to Aristotle, what was the orator's chief goal?
(a) To convince the audience to make a certain decision.
(b) To discredit any opposing arguments.
(c) To make a sound argument.
(d) To provide enough facts to support their argument.

5. How did Aristotle define that which is unpleasant?
(a) The opposite of good.
(b) The opposite to certain things that have been determined to be pleasant.
(c) The opposite to any of the things that have been determined to be pleasant.
(d) The opposite of pleasure.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Aristotle explain the binding extent of contracts?

2. How did Aristotle think rhetoric could be useful in terms of one's beliefs?

3. As explained by Aristotle in Book I, Chapter 10, what was the concern of the legal rhetorician?

4. In the beginning of the book, which one of the following did Aristotle indicate about rhetoric?

5. How did Aristotle describe the feeling of friendship?

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