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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter VI, with what is Socrates primarily concerned with the health of?
(a) The soul.
(b) Society.
(c) The mind.
(d) The body.

2. In Socrates' opinion, what does a sick body not need an abundance of?
(a) Help.
(b) Food.
(c) Company.
(d) Criticism.

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

4. What, according to Socrates, is the only way for remarks like Callicles' to be credible?
(a) If the person is fearless.
(b) If the person is knowledgeable.
(c) If the person has experience.
(d) If the person has good intentions.

5. How does Socrates think one with destructive power feels?
(a) Unhappy.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is superior, in Callciles' opinion?

2. Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation?

3. Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education?

4. In Socrates' opinion, why should a wretched body be deprived of life?

5. According to Callicles, what does limiting freedom limit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect does Socrates believe order and self-control have on happiness?

2. How should unjust or out of control souls be treated, in Socrates' opinion?

3. According to Socrates, what makes a good soul?

4. According to Socrates, how can one attain harmony and why is it important?

5. In Socrates' opinion, how is flattery bad?

6. According to Socrates, if one desires nothing, are they happy? Why or why not?

7. What is the relevance of everyone experiencing pleasure and pain differently?

8. How does natural justice differ from legislation?

9. What is Socrates' belief about how one acquires excellence?

10. According to Callicles, where is philosophy useful and how can it be detrimental?

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