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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. What is Socrates' opinion of what causes inconsistency in speech?
(a) Heckling by the audience.
(b) A lack of understanding on the subject.
(c) Poor education as a child.
(d) Emotions interfering with judgment.

2. According to Socrates, who are the second happiest people?
(a) Those who deliver others from evil.
(b) Those who only briefly suffer.
(c) Those who get married.
(d) Those who are healthy.

3. In Socrates' opinion, who are the happiest people?
(a) Those who have lived the longest.
(b) Those with the most money.
(c) Those with no vices.
(d) Those with the most power.

4. How does Gorgias say one should use power?
(a) Power should be evenly distributed.
(b) Power should be used ethically.
(c) Power should be used to conquer others.
(d) Power should benefit the beholder.

5. According to Callicles, what kingdoms have the right to invade others?
(a) Ones that need to expand.
(b) Ones that can better the country.
(c) Ones that are stronger.
(d) Ones that have the best intentions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Socrates see professions influencing?

2. In Callicles opinion, what does legislation defend?

3. What does Socrates believe is worse than being poor or sick?

4. Gorgias describes good rhetoric as delivering a response in what way?

5. What comments of Polus' does Socrates discredit?

(see the answer key)

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