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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Additional Characteristics of the State & the Role of the Philosopher in the State.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aristotle think is the solution to crime?
(a) Giving people property.
(b) Taking part in ruling.
(c) Education.
(d) Jobs.

2. According to Aristotle, what will be greatest amongst those of superior intellect and character?
(a) Property.
(b) Love.
(c) Prosperity.
(d) Success.

3. According to Aristotle, what is the greatest threat within any state?
(a) The poor.
(b) The rich.
(c) Discontent.
(d) Revolution.

4. The second introduction tells the reader that some of Aristotle's opinions might be met with what?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Hostility.
(c) Agreement.
(d) Acceptance.

5. The first introduction provides a look at the history of the book that is over how many pages?
(a) Forty.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Fifty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says that territory, population, constitution, and name are the four basics of what?

2. Aristotle says that democracies mistakenly assume that equality in one area means what?

3. Aristotle believes that it is only in what type of government that there will be people who view themselves as outside of, or above, the law?

4. Aristotle says that the non-Greeks exchange how many barrels of wine when the chicken is going to be killed?

5. How many of the highest ranking officials do Plato and Aristotle thinks should be above the law?

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