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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. How does Gorgias say one should use power?
(a) Power should be used to conquer others.
(b) Power should be evenly distributed.
(c) Power should be used ethically.
(d) Power should benefit the beholder.

2. What challenge is Gorgias being faced with?
(a) Keeping business and personal matters separate.
(b) Having to convince a great philosopher.
(c) Convincing the men to follow a religion.
(d) Responding to anything that is asked.

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

4. What does Gorgias describe gaining knowledge as involving?
(a) Patience.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Money.
(d) Manual action.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter I states there can be false and true what?

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

3. Socrates believes the classification of arts and sciences is what?

4. Chapter I states there cannot be false and true what?

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

(see the answer key)

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