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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV (480-491).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Callciles' opinion, why is philosophy destructive?
(a) It takes away from productivity.
(b) It encourages separatism.
(c) It deprives people of experience.
(d) It justifies evils.

2. What does Socrates believe makes punishment beneficial?
(a) It improves the soul.
(b) It makes the powerful more powerful.
(c) It keeps people afraid.
(d) It makes the body stronger.

3. According to Socrates, what is the key ingredient in determining who a person becomes?
(a) How they are raised.
(b) What evil they are exposed to.
(c) What they know.
(d) How much money they have.

4. While acknowledging punishment is a negative action, Socrates regards it as what?
(a) Excessive.
(b) Positive.
(c) Insignificant.
(d) Negative.

5. What does Socrates claim is the greatest evil in Chapter IV?
(a) Power.
(b) Violence.
(c) Disharmony.
(d) Cowardice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Polus meant to be an example of?

2. What does Socrates claim is the effect on society by categorizing bad and ugly?

3. How does Socrates believe the consequences of an ugly action should be measured by?

4. What is the benefit Callicles believes will come from those who have been wronged?

5. When does Socrates regard pain as useful?

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