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

2. What does Callicles believe is the true order between men?
(a) Those who are compassionate are superior.
(b) Intellect determines superiority.
(c) All men are equal.
(d) Natural strength determines superiority.

3. In Socrates' opinion, why is music useless?
(a) Because it only involves flattery and gratification.
(b) Because it is boring.
(c) Because it is nonsensical.
(d) Because it brings excessive wealth.

4. What does the discussion of rhetoric between Gorgias and Socrates turn into?
(a) Sentimental rant.
(b) Nostalgic exchange.
(c) Argument.
(d) Comedic exchange.

5. Socrates makes the comparison: medicine is to sickness and justice is to _____.
(a) Time.
(b) No education.
(c) Anger.
(d) Wrongdoing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates believes good can be delimited by what?

2. What does Socrates see justice in opposition to?

3. Callicles uses Hercules as an example of how convention justifies what?

4. Why does Socrates regard Gorgias' answers as useful?

5. What does Socrates specify produces gratification and pleasure?

(see the answer key)

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