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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 are Socrates' criteria in analyzing sciences?
(a) Based on their creative angle.
(b) Based on their organized presentation.
(c) Based on their fidelity to tradition.
(d) Based on their benefit to humans.

2. 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 is more subjective than knowledge.
(c) Knowledge is more available in society.
(d) A belief can be acquired without certainty.

3. Socrates wants to learn the _____ of rhetoric.
(a) Art.
(b) Tool.
(c) Myth.
(d) Skill.

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

5. Why does Socrates regard Gorgias' answers as useful?
(a) Because they are unique.
(b) Because he understands rhetoric now.
(c) Because he is well educated.
(d) Because they are precise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the benefit of rhetoric in Gorgias' example of medicine?

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

3. How does Gorgias say one should use power?

4. What challenge is Gorgias being faced with?

5. What does rhetoric engage, in Gorgias' opinion?

(see the answer key)

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