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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III (470-479).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Socrates believe wrongdoers who go unpunished are more wretched than the punished?
(a) Because committing injustice is worse than suffering.
(b) Because they will be publicly shunned.
(c) Because they know they will go to Hades.
(d) Because they have lost their humanity.

2. Why does Socrates have a low regard for Sophists?
(a) They are not concerned with justice.
(b) They have little influence.
(c) They are too afraid of knowledge.
(d) They actively harm.

3. What description of rhetoric is Gorgias supposed to provide?
(a) Objective.
(b) Exaggerated.
(c) Promotional.
(d) Professional.

4. Chapter I states there can be false and true what?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Belief.
(c) Arguments.
(d) Stories.

5. What does Socrates believe rhetoricians and Sophists are confused with?
(a) Their objective.
(b) Their art.
(c) Justice.
(d) Society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates wants to learn the _____ of rhetoric.

2. What is Polus meant to be an example of?

3. What does the discussion of rhetoric between Gorgias and Socrates turn into?

4. What is the benefit of rhetoric in Gorgias' example of medicine?

5. Gorgias believes that the most important things are health, wealth, and what?

(see the answer key)

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