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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates believe tyrannical power has little to do with?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Money.
(c) Humanity.
(d) Greatness.

2. How does rhetoric benefit politicians in Gorgias' musings on politics?
(a) In their persuasive abilities, they can gain support.
(b) It entertains youth and gains their support.
(c) It makes them seem more appealing because of their easygoing attitude.
(d) It makes them seem compassionate.

3. Socrates regards rhetoric as a skill that elicits what?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Anger.
(c) Grandiosity.
(d) Gratification.

4. What attitude does Socrates see defines a person with self-control?
(a) Good humor.
(b) Self-centeredness.
(c) Bravery.
(d) Generosity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callicles regards truth as?

2. In Callicles opinion, what does legislation defend?

3. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected and criticized?

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

5. Why does Callicles regard philosophy as dangerous?

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