Quiz on Moral Character and Virtues

What does the term 'Character' derive from?

• Spanish word 'carácter'

• Latin word 'VALERE'

• Greek word 'kharaktēr'

• French word 'caractère'

According to Aristotle, what are the two distinct human excellences?

• Excellences of speed and strength

• Excellences of beauty and intelligence

• Excellences of thought and character

• Excellences of power and wealth

What is the circular relation between acts and character in moral development?

• Action influences Thought, Thought influences Action

• Actions influence Character, Character influences Action

• Character influences Action, Action influences Character

• Character influences Thought, Thought influences Character

What is the key to achieving human flourishing according to the text?

• Social status

• Physical appearance

• Moral and intellectual excellences

• Material possessions

What are moral character traits considered in the text?

• Beliefs

• Dispositions

• Habits

• Skills

What are virtues and vices in relation to moral character traits?

• Virtues are undesirable, Vices are desirable

• Virtues deserve negative reactive attitudes, Vices deserve positive reactive attitudes

• Virtues deserve praise or gratitude, Vices deserve resentment or blame

• Virtues are negative traits, Vices are positive traits

What is the difference between good moral character and bad moral character?

• There is no difference between good and bad moral character

• Good moral character is a disposition to engage in vicious deeds, Bad moral character is a disposition to engage in virtuous acts

• Good moral character is based on physical appearance, Bad moral character is based on intelligence

• Good moral character is a disposition to consistently engage in virtuous acts, Bad moral character is a disposition to consistently engage in vicious deeds

What is the focus of Kohlberg's Stage 1 of Moral Development?

• Following society as a whole

• Living up to family expectations

• Satisfying one's needs

• Avoiding punishment

What is the virtue of knowing what to do under peculiar circumstances?

• Temperance

• Justice

• Fortitude

• Prudence

What is the virtue of giving anyone his/her due under no condition?

• Fortitude

• Temperance

• Justice

• Prudence