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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. Whose sons did Protagoras say never learned virtue?
(a) Socrates'.
(b) Pericles'.
(c) Zeus's.
(d) Hippolytus's.

2. What is the one thing everything has according to Socrates?
(a) A definition.
(b) An opposite.
(c) A place.
(d) A use.

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

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

5. Which of the following did Socrates refuse to believe could be taught?
(a) Strength.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Faith.
(d) Belief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Protagoras say he was the best for teaching young men?

2. What was Pericles' occupation?

3. At whose house was Protagoras staying?

4. What did Socrates say his short memory did not allow him to do?

5. What did Protagoras say statesmen made to teach virtue?

(see the answer key)

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