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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V (492-502).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Socrates' opinion, why are just actions better than unjust?
(a) Because they make others feel good about themselves.
(b) Because they lead to happiness.
(c) Because the gods will be pleased.
(d) Because justice earns money.

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

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

5. Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education?
(a) It inspires critical thinking.
(b) It keeps them calm.
(c) It encourages unity.
(d) It inspires noble actions.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Callicles, where does happiness come from?

2. According to Socrates, what do politics preside over?

3. According to Socrates, who are the second happiest people?

4. When does Socrates regard pain as useful?

5. Socrates believes part of learning about justice is acting how?

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