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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VII (515-527).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Socrates say determines the varying degrees of pleasure and pain a person feels?
(a) Destiny.
(b) Tolerance.
(c) Character.
(d) Strength.

3. What does Socrates believe that satisfying desires is equal to?
(a) Death.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Self-indulgence.
(d) Injustice.

4. What does Socrates regard as better than being cured of sickness?
(a) Super powers.
(b) Never being sick at all.
(c) A good meal.
(d) Justice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates believe is the greatest evil?

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

3. Why does Socrates try to test Callicles?

4. Why does Socrates regard Polus' responses as useless?

5. What does Socrates view public fees as the road to in Athens?

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