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

2. Who is superior, in Callciles' opinion?
(a) Religious men.
(b) Elected authorities.
(c) Intellectuals.
(d) Naturally strong.

3. What does Socrates believe all people experience the same?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Power.
(d) Suffering.

4. Socrates regards flattery is the main point used on what area?
(a) Education.
(b) Sales.
(c) Romance.
(d) Politics.

5. Socrates explains that good is not necessarily what?
(a) Recognized.
(b) Beneficial.
(c) Pleasant.
(d) Selfish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gorgias intend to use rhetoric for?

3. What is the key way in which skills are mastered, in Gorgias' opinion?

4. Callicles criticizes Socrates because he believes what influences Socrates?

5. What does Socrates believe people with too much freedom become?

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