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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. Gorgias believes the ability to do what has the most possibility for the greatest good?
(a) Comprehend.
(b) Educate.
(c) Persuade.
(d) Relate.

2. What does Socrates specify makes advantageous actions not beneficial?
(a) When they are achieved uncreatively.
(b) When they are only short-term.
(c) When only a few people benefit.
(d) When they are achieved unjustly.

3. Why does Socrates think areas of art need to be properly defined?
(a) So they do not become confused with others.
(b) So they cannot be manipulated.
(c) So they can be properly monitored.
(d) So people understand what they are getting into.

4. What does Gorgias describe gaining knowledge as involving?
(a) Patience.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Money.
(d) Manual action.

5. How does Socrates regard just actions?
(a) As modern.
(b) As ancient.
(c) As philosophical.
(d) As beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are men in power with little common sense not able to judge, in Socrates' opinion?

2. What does Gorgias claim is the basis for all arts and sciences?

3. Socrates believes that men of substance do not engage in things that are not what?

4. What does Callicles believe is the true order between men?

5. What does Polus believe is the emotional state of unjust people?

(see the answer key)

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