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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 Socrates believe he can avoid in being corrected?
(a) Judgment.
(b) Harm.
(c) Continuing.
(d) Disgrace.

2. How does rhetoric benefit politicians in Gorgias' musings on politics?
(a) It makes them seem more appealing because of their easygoing attitude.
(b) It makes them seem compassionate.
(c) It entertains youth and gains their support.
(d) In their persuasive abilities, they can gain support.

3. Socrates wants to learn the _____ of rhetoric.
(a) Art.
(b) Myth.
(c) Skill.
(d) Tool.

4. According to Socrates, what is the key ingredient in determining who a person becomes?
(a) What evil they are exposed to.
(b) How they are raised.
(c) How much money they have.
(d) What they know.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gorgias claim rhetoric is not intended to do?

2. Why does Socrates think areas of art need to be properly defined?

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

4. Chapter I states there can be false and true what?

5. What does Socrates believe rhetoricians and Sophists are confused with?

(see the answer key)

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