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Gorgias Quiz

Plato
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Gorgias Quiz

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1)

In Socrates' opinion, why are just actions better than unjust? (from Chapter III (470-479))

Because justice earns money.
Because the gods will be pleased.
Because they make others feel good about themselves.
Because they lead to happiness.
2)

In Socrates' opinion, what does one who indulges their body also do to their body? (from Chapter VII (515-527))

Nourishes.
Harms.
Improves.
Neglects.
3)

What does Socrates believe is worse than being poor or sick? (from Chapter III (470-479))

Injustice.
Death.
Prison.
Hunger.
4)

How does Socrates regard just actions? (from Chapter III (470-479))

As philosophical.
As ancient.
As modern.
As beautiful.
5)

When does Socrates regard pain as useful? (from Chapter III (470-479))

When it is used to protect.
When it instills fear.
In punishment.
Never.
6)

According to Callicles, where does happiness come from? (from Chapter IV (480-491))

Material goods.
Freedom.
A complete family.
A good job.
7)

What does Socrates regard as the most beneficial craft for the body? (from Chapter VII (515-527))

Food.
Massage.
Drugs.
Medicine.
8)

Why is Socrates not able to conduct speeches in courtrooms? (from Chapter VII (515-527))

Because he is a former criminal.
Because he has offended every judge.
Because he avoids rhetorical tricks.
Because he is known for being biased.
9)

Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education? (from Chapter IV (480-491))

It inspires critical thinking.
It keeps them calm.
It encourages unity.
It inspires noble actions.
10)

Socrates makes the comparison: medicine is to sickness and justice is to _____. (from Chapter III (470-479))

Time.
Anger.
Wrongdoing.
No education.
11)

In Socrates' opinion, why should a wretched body be deprived of life? (from Chapter VI (503-514))

To spare it pain.
Because it corrupts society.
Because it is depressing.
Because its life is also wretched.
12)

In Callciles' opinion, what is the superior art? (from Chapter IV (480-491))

Business.
Fencing.
Writing.
Sports.
13)

What does Socrates claim is the effect on society by categorizing bad and ugly? (from Chapter III (470-479))

It becomes confused.
It is improved.
It loses its edge.
It becomes afraid.
14)

What does Socrates say people who are victims of injustice need to acquire? (from Chapter VI (503-514))

Protection.
Money.
Ego.
Strength.
15)

What does Socrates believe makes punishment beneficial? (from Chapter III (470-479))

It makes the powerful more powerful.
It keeps people afraid.
It makes the body stronger.
It improves the soul.
16)

What kind of knowledge does Socrates think helps men determine good and bad pleasures? (from Chapter V (492-502))

Professional.
Political.
Limited.
Spiritual.
17)

How does Socrates think one with destructive power feels? (from Chapter VI (503-514))

Unhappy.
Happy.
Powerful.
Lonely.
18)

Socrates believes that good people feel what? (from Chapter V (492-502))

Confused.
Neglected.
Pleasure.
Righteous.
19)

Why does Socrates believe power inclines wickedness? (from Chapter VII (515-527))

Because power takes away humanity.
Because power allows freedom to do wrong.
Because power requires one to do wrong.
Because people must do wrong to keep power.
20)

Where does Socrates accredit his power? (from Chapter VII (515-527))

His good upbringing and education.
His concern for doing good and not gratifying.
The support of politicians.
His wealth.
21)

In Callciles' opinion, why is philosophy destructive? (from Chapter IV (480-491))

It justifies evils.
It encourages separatism.
It takes away from productivity.
It deprives people of experience.
22)

Socrates sees Callicles' opinion of living for wanting nothing as equal to being what? (from Chapter V (492-502))

Dead.
Just.
Powerful.
Holy.
23)

Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation? (from Chapter IV (480-491))

Philosophers.
Europe.
Strong people.
Lawmakers.
24)

How does Socrates say orators who only speak for their own self-interest are treating the public? (from Chapter V (492-502))

Harshly.
Poorly.
Childishly.
Well.
25)

Socrates believes that what is good while ugly can be delimited by what? (from Chapter III (470-479))

Pain.
Pleasures.
Experience.
Politics.
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