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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV (480-491).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Socrates believes self-rule is more important than ruling others. Why?
(a) Because people take good care of themselves but not others.
(b) Because one only knows himself, not others.
(c) Because ruling oneself produces more self-control.
(d) Because people should not be concerned with others.

2. What does Gorgias believe rhetoric can be used for?
(a) Curing disease.
(b) Getting out of trouble.
(c) Gaining sympathy.
(d) Persuading authorities.

3. In Socrates' opinion, why is music useless?
(a) Because it is boring.
(b) Because it only involves flattery and gratification.
(c) Because it brings excessive wealth.
(d) Because it is nonsensical.

4. What kind of a result does Socrates believe any action taken must intend to elicit?
(a) A short-term benefit.
(b) A good result.
(c) A self-indulgent result.
(d) An insignificant result.

5. What are Socrates' criteria in analyzing sciences?
(a) Based on their organized presentation.
(b) Based on their creative angle.
(c) Based on their benefit to humans.
(d) Based on their fidelity to tradition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates regard as better than being cured of sickness?

2. Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation?

3. Why does Socrates regard rhetoric as a dangerous tool?

4. What description of rhetoric is Gorgias supposed to provide?

5. What is Socrates' opinion of what causes inconsistency in speech?

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