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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Education and Leisure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle says that trouble arises within a state when people who deserve _______ are denied them.
(a) Property.
(b) Honors.
(c) Rights.
(d) Positions.

2. Aristotle says that when the people are close to equal, the education system needs to be designed so that the ruled can do what?
(a) Develop a sense of civic duty.
(b) Develop into rulers.
(c) Develop their talents.
(d) Develop into military men.

3. What word is defined by Aristotle as: a clarification of the organized system of relationships within a state?
(a) Governing documents.
(b) Constitution.
(c) Rule of law.
(d) Founding documents.

4. Aristotle says that a king should be highly what, towards his subjects?
(a) Caring and concerned.
(b) Affectionate and dominant.
(c) Harsh and available.
(d) Demanding and demeaning.

5. Who is the translator in this edition of of Aristotle's "Politics?"
(a) Samuelson.
(b) MacAdams.
(c) Wodwooth.
(d) Sinclair.

Short Answer Questions

1. The philosopher says that there are different _______ involved in farming and law-making.

2. According to Aristotle, the virtues needed in a ruler are ________ _________ those needed in the ruled.

3. What, according to Aristotle, is the top cause of crime?

4. Aristotle divides the process of acquisition of goods into what number of means?

5. What does Aristotle calls the pool from which oligarchies draw their officials?

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