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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, according to Socrates, is the only way for remarks like Callicles' to be credible?
(a) If the person has good intentions.
(b) If the person is knowledgeable.
(c) If the person is fearless.
(d) If the person has experience.

2. What kind of knowledge does Socrates think helps men determine good and bad pleasures?
(a) Political.
(b) Limited.
(c) Professional.
(d) Spiritual.

3. Why does Socrates think areas of art need to be properly defined?
(a) So they can be properly monitored.
(b) So they do not become confused with others.
(c) So they cannot be manipulated.
(d) So people understand what they are getting into.

4. What is Polus meant to be an example of?
(a) How to argue with Socrates.
(b) The negative effects of freedom.
(c) The effects of a corrupt government.
(d) The ignorance of youth.

5. What does Callicles believe is the purpose of laws?
(a) To frighten naturally superior people.
(b) To create ideal humans.
(c) To keep people in check.
(d) To make the world interesting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates claim is the effect on society by categorizing bad and ugly?

2. What does Socrates suggest is the only way one can avoid harmful pleasures?

3. What does Socrates believe that satisfying desires is equal to?

4. According to Socrates, how is one who desires nothing happy?

5. According to Socrates, what is the key ingredient in determining who a person becomes?

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