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

2. Socrates believes the classification of arts and sciences is what?
(a) Objective.
(b) Excessive.
(c) Subjective.
(d) Arbitrary.

3. Gorgias believes that without mastering rhetoric, what is the occurrence of rhetoric left to?
(a) Chance.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Genetics.
(d) God.

4. Socrates believes part of learning about justice is acting how?
(a) Justly.
(b) Extremely.
(c) Respectfully.
(d) Indifferently.

5. What does Socrates specify makes advantageous actions not beneficial?
(a) When they are achieved uncreatively.
(b) When they are only short-term.
(c) When only a few people benefit.
(d) When they are achieved unjustly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the key way in which skills are mastered, in Gorgias' opinion?

3. What does Gorgias believe rhetoric can be used for?

4. What does Socrates regard as the most damaging to one's soul?

5. How does Socrates suggest happiness and well-being can be assured?

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