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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. Gorgias believes that without mastering rhetoric, what is the occurrence of rhetoric left to?
(a) Chance.
(b) Genetics.
(c) Politicians.
(d) God.

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

3. Where do the men in "Gorgias" meet to discuss rhetoric?
(a) Gorgias' house.
(b) Callicles' house.
(c) Socrates' office.
(d) A theater.

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

5. What is the benefit of rhetoric in Gorgias' example of medicine?
(a) It makes relaying information more proficient.
(b) It makes doctor's appointments fun.
(c) It promotes prescription drugs.
(d) Doctors can persuade their patients to take medicines.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Chapter I states there cannot be false and true what?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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