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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. The discussion of rhetoric raises matters of moral, philosophical, and what type of concern?
(a) Personal.
(b) Family.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Military.

2. What does Socrates believe people with too much freedom become?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Self-indulgent.
(d) Gods.

3. What does Gorgias intend to use rhetoric for?
(a) To frighten criminals.
(b) To speak and comprehend.
(c) To manipulate a crowd.
(d) To educate.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What description of rhetoric is Gorgias supposed to provide?

2. Who does Socrates see professions influencing?

3. In Socrates' philosophy, in an unjust act, who feels greater evil?

4. How does Gorgias say one should use power?

5. What comments of Polus' does Socrates discredit?

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