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

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

3. Why does Socrates regard rhetoric as a dangerous tool?
(a) Because so few hold the ability.
(b) Because rhetoricians are too well respected.
(c) Because rhetoric is a guise for something sinister.
(d) Because it only gives the appearance of being knowledgeable.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gorgias believe rhetoric can be used for?

2. What comments of Polus' does Socrates discredit?

3. What kind of a result does Socrates believe any action taken must intend to elicit?

4. Socrates regards flattery is the main point used on what area?

5. What does Socrates see justice in opposition to?

(see the answer key)

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