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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter I (447-457).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Socrates regard Gorgias' answers as useful?
(a) Because he understands rhetoric now.
(b) Because they are precise.
(c) Because they are unique.
(d) Because he is well educated.

3. Socrates wants to learn the _____ of rhetoric.
(a) Tool.
(b) Art.
(c) Skill.
(d) Myth.

4. Gorgias describes bad rhetoric as delivering a response in what way?
(a) Somberly.
(b) Delightfully.
(c) Precisely.
(d) Randomly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Socrates' criteria in analyzing sciences?

2. The discussion of rhetoric raises matters of moral, philosophical, and what type of concern?

3. Gorgias believes the ability to do what has the most possibility for the greatest good?

4. What does rhetoric engage, in Gorgias' opinion?

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

(see the answer key)

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