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

2. What does rhetoric engage, in Gorgias' opinion?
(a) All social classes.
(b) All sciences.
(c) All political parties.
(d) All cultures.

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

4. What does Gorgias believe rhetoric can be used for?
(a) Curing disease.
(b) Getting out of trouble.
(c) Gaining sympathy.
(d) Persuading authorities.

5. 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) A belief is more subjective than knowledge.
(d) Knowledge is more available in society.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gorgias intend to use rhetoric for?

3. What is the key way in which skills are mastered, in Gorgias' opinion?

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

5. Gorgias believes the ability to do what has the most possibility for the greatest good?

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