Gorgias Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Chapter IV (480-491))

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. In Callicles opinion, what does legislation defend?
a) Weak people.
b) Lawmakers.
c) Children.
d) Superior people.

2. What does Callicles believe is the purpose of laws?
a) To keep people in check.
b) To create ideal humans.
c) To frighten naturally superior people.
d) To make the world interesting.

3. What is the benefit Callicles believes will come from those who have been wronged?
a) They will be at peace.
b) They will educate others on how to do right.
c) They become stronger.
d) They will stop asserting their authority over naturally superior people.

4. What does Socrates believe is the greatest evil?
a) To ignore wrong.
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