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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 have a low regard for Sophists?
(a) They have little influence.
(b) They are too afraid of knowledge.
(c) They actively harm.
(d) They are not concerned with justice.

2. 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.

3. What is the benefit of rhetoric in Gorgias' example of medicine?
(a) It makes doctor's appointments fun.
(b) Doctors can persuade their patients to take medicines.
(c) It makes relaying information more proficient.
(d) It promotes prescription drugs.

4. Gorgias believes that without mastering rhetoric, what is the occurrence of rhetoric left to?
(a) God.
(b) Genetics.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Chance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What comments of Polus' does Socrates discredit?

2. What does Socrates specify produces gratification and pleasure?

3. The discussion of rhetoric raises matters of moral, philosophical, and what type of concern?

4. What does Gorgias intend to use rhetoric for?

5. What are Socrates' criteria in analyzing sciences?

(see the answer key)

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