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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 does Polus believe is the emotional state of unjust people?
(a) They are in control of their emotions.
(b) They are tormented inside.
(c) They have no feelings.
(d) They are still happy.

2. What is the only action a soul that lacks control should be allowed, in Socrates' design?
(a) Art.
(b) Punishment for improvement.
(c) Eating.
(d) Labor.

3. What does Socrates believe people who escape justice unaware of?
(a) The pain they have inflicted on others.
(b) The pattern of bad behavior that will arise.
(c) The reality of what will happen to them when they die.
(d) The possible benefit for their soul.

4. In Socrates' opinion, what does a sick body not need an abundance of?
(a) Food.
(b) Criticism.
(c) Company.
(d) Help.

5. How does Socrates say orators who only speak for their own self-interest are treating the public?
(a) Well.
(b) Harshly.
(c) Poorly.
(d) Childishly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gorgias describes bad rhetoric as delivering a response in what way?

2. Why does Socrates regard Gorgias' answers as useful?

3. What does Gorgias claim is the basis for all arts and sciences?

4. Why does Socrates regard Polus' responses as useless?

5. Gorgias describes good rhetoric as delivering a response in what way?

(see the answer key)

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