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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Line 330-337.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Protagoras say evil men should be punished?
(a) To show authority.
(b) To protect others.
(c) To promote virtue.
(d) To please the gods.

2. What problem did Socrates see with Protagoras's program?
(a) The time line was too long.
(b) Specific problems need specific skills.
(c) It was too vague.
(d) There was no balance in the ideals.

3. What poet did Protagoras say was really a dophist?
(a) Hesiod.
(b) Homer.
(c) All of these.
(d) Pericles.

4. What did Protagoras say being a sophist can be?
(a) Rewarding.
(b) Simple.
(c) Controversial.
(d) Challenging.

5. What frustrated Socrates most when talking to Protagoras?
(a) He stood while speaking.
(b) He did not listen to opposition.
(c) He broke everything into pieces.
(d) He gave long speeches.

Short Answer Questions

1. As what did Protagoras say he could teach people to be better?

2. On what did Protagoras say was the most important thing to spend money?

3. To what did Protagoras say men should have a spirit of holiness?

4. What did Protagoras NOT want Socrates to do in their dialogue?

5. To what did Socrates compare sophist words?

(see the answer key)

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