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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, line 95-100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did a porter slam a door in Socrates' face?
(a) He was instructed to do so.
(b) Socrates had no money.
(c) Socrates said something rude.
(d) He thought he was a sophist.

2. What was Theognis's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Writer.
(c) Priest.
(d) Senator.

3. What did Socrates think men could actually learn from sophists?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Measurement.
(c) Literature.
(d) Religion.

4. What did Socrates want Protagoras to define in his speech?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Leadership.
(c) Justice.
(d) Statesmen.

5. What did Simonides say it was hard to do?
(a) Love another person.
(b) Explain one's thoughts.
(c) Become a good man.
(d) Live a fair life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Protagoras say made it possible for every man to have access to something?

2. How did Protagoras describe a good life?

3. What did Socrates say shape had?

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

5. What did Socrates say virtue meant to leaders?

(see the answer key)

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