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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. Socrates believes that good people feel what?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Neglected.
(c) Confused.
(d) Righteous.

2. How does Socrates claim excellence cannot be acquired?
(a) Accidentally.
(b) Quickly.
(c) Cheaply.
(d) Genetically.

3. What does Gorgias intend to use rhetoric for?
(a) To manipulate a crowd.
(b) To speak and comprehend.
(c) To frighten criminals.
(d) To educate.

4. Why does Socrates hold rhetoricians in low esteem?
(a) He failed as a rhetorician.
(b) He believes that they are careless.
(c) He believes that their influences is insignificant.
(d) He believes that they are evil.

5. What does Socrates specify makes advantageous actions not beneficial?
(a) When they are only short-term.
(b) When they are achieved unjustly.
(c) When only a few people benefit.
(d) When they are achieved uncreatively.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates specify produces gratification and pleasure?

2. Why does Socrates try to test Callicles?

3. What does Socrates explain is different from bad?

4. What does Gorgias believe rhetoric can be used for?

5. According to Callicles, what does limiting freedom limit?

(see the answer key)

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