Gorgias Test | Final Test - Medium

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Gorgias Test | Final Test - Medium

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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. Socrates explains that to escape injustice, one must ______ injustice.
(a) Practice.
(b) Ignore.
(c) Prevent.
(d) Define.

2. Socrates believes that good people feel what?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Righteous.
(c) Confused.
(d) Neglected.

3. How does Socrates say orators who only speak for their own self-interest are treating the public?
(a) Well.
(b) Poorly.
(c) Childishly.
(d) Harshly.

4. What is Callicles' opinion of lawmakers?
(a) They are stupid.
(b) They are irrational.
(c) They are failed artists.
(d) They are weak.

5. What does Socrates believe about a body that is in harmony?
(a) It is lonely.
(b) It is bored.
(c) It is peaceful.
(d) It is healthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callicles believe is the true order between men?

2. In Callciles' opinion, what is the superior art?

3. Why does Socrates have a problem with cookery?

4. Socrates often refers to a good soul in what kind of a light?

5. According to Callicles, what kingdoms have the right to invade others?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Should people avoid injustice or act justly? According to Socrates, which is better? Why?

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

4. What does Callicles believe is the true function of laws and conventions?

5. Is "justice" one sided? Can there be multiple types of justice? Why or why not?

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

7. According to Socrates, what is the result of a young person being raised under an unjust government?

8. Callicles argues that one should not neglect the natural order. What does the natural order offer that convention cannot?

9. How does natural justice differ from legislation?

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

(see the answer keys)

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