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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. How does Socrates think one with destructive power feels?
(a) Unhappy.
(b) Happy.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Powerful.

2. What does Callicles claim legislation to be?
(a) A hoax.
(b) Incomplete.
(c) Unnatural.
(d) Beautiful.

3. According to Socrates, what do politics preside over?
(a) Soul.
(b) Beliefs.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Body.

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

5. Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education?
(a) It encourages unity.
(b) It inspires critical thinking.
(c) It inspires noble actions.
(d) It keeps them calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Socrates believe power is beneficial to?

2. Why does Socrates hold rhetoricians in low esteem?

3. What does Socrates regard as the most damaging to one's soul?

4. What does Gorgias specify sciences also involve?

5. Why does Socrates regard rhetoric as a dangerous tool?

(see the answer key)

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