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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. There is an unconfirmed story that, at the time of his death, Aristotle's "Politics" was what?
(a) Burned.
(b) Unpublished.
(c) Buried with him.
(d) Sent to Alexandria.

2. Aristotle urges that kingship be granted on virtues of birth and what?
(a) Merit.
(b) Social status.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Service.

3. A correct constitution is conductive to the creation and implementation of what?
(a) Just laws.
(b) Just citizens.
(c) Just rulers.
(d) Just states.

4. Aristotle says that the best form of constitution is one that contains elements of all the different types of government, and creates an analogy between the best constitution and what?
(a) A cross-bred animal.
(b) A hybrid plant.
(c) A metal alloy.
(d) A melting part.

5. Aristotle says that the non-Greeks exchange how many barrels of wine when the chicken's eggs are of the best quality?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle believes that anyone who is found with exceptionally high virtue will be encouraged to be what?

2. The text of Aristotle's politics is divided into what?

3. For Aristotle, a segment of the population is given what term?

4. Aristotle believes that in most societies, there is numerically more of what type of citizens than any other?

5. Aristotle believes that a social safety net is necessary to provide relief but is not meant as a substitute for what?

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