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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter I (447-457).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gorgias distinguish as the difference between acquiring knowledge and acquiring a belief?
(a) A belief is more available in society.
(b) A belief can be acquired without certainty.
(c) Knowledge is more available in society.
(d) A belief is more subjective than knowledge.

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

3. What challenge is Gorgias being faced with?
(a) Keeping business and personal matters separate.
(b) Having to convince a great philosopher.
(c) Convincing the men to follow a religion.
(d) Responding to anything that is asked.

4. What does the discussion of rhetoric between Gorgias and Socrates turn into?
(a) Argument.
(b) Sentimental rant.
(c) Comedic exchange.
(d) Nostalgic exchange.

5. What description of rhetoric is Gorgias supposed to provide?
(a) Exaggerated.
(b) Promotional.
(c) Objective.
(d) Professional.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gorgias believes that the most important things are health, wealth, and what?

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

3. Socrates believes the classification of arts and sciences is what?

4. Chapter I states there can be false and true what?

5. The discussion of rhetoric raises matters of moral, philosophical, and what type of concern?

(see the answer key)

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