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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II (458-469).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Socrates regard Polus' responses as useless?
(a) Because he cannot comprehend him.
(b) Because he uses elevated vocabulary.
(c) Because Polus is uneducated.
(d) Because they are long speeches.

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

3. What does Gorgias claim is the basis for all arts and sciences?
(a) Beliefs.
(b) Rhetoric.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Creativity.

4. What does Gorgias claim rhetoric is not intended to do?
(a) Achieve advantages.
(b) Be used.
(c) Influence the masses.
(d) Impart knowledge.

5. Why does Socrates regard Gorgias' answers as useful?
(a) Because he is well educated.
(b) Because he understands rhetoric now.
(c) Because they are unique.
(d) Because they are precise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gorgias intend to use rhetoric for?

2. Gorgias believes that without mastering rhetoric, what is the occurrence of rhetoric left to?

3. Socrates believes the classification of arts and sciences is what?

4. Gorgias believes that the most important things are health, wealth, and what?

5. Why does Socrates hold rhetoricians in low esteem?

(see the answer key)

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