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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. Why does Socrates try to test Callicles?
(a) Because he wants to prove his superiority.
(b) Because he believes Callicles is ignorant.
(c) Because he believes everything should be tested to ensure it is genuine.
(d) Because he wants to set an example.

2. How does Socrates regard just actions?
(a) As modern.
(b) As ancient.
(c) As philosophical.
(d) As beautiful.

3. What does Gorgias claim is the basis for all arts and sciences?
(a) Beliefs.
(b) Rhetoric.
(c) Creativity.
(d) Knowledge.

4. Where do the men in "Gorgias" meet to discuss rhetoric?
(a) Gorgias' house.
(b) Callicles' house.
(c) A theater.
(d) Socrates' office.

5. Gorgias classifies rhetoric is an art that deals with what?
(a) Words.
(b) Religion.
(c) People.
(d) Thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Socrates believe power is beneficial to?

2. Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education?

3. Callicles criticizes Socrates because he believes what influences Socrates?

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

5. How does Gorgias say one should use power?

(see the answer key)

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