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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II (458-469).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gorgias believes that the most important things are health, wealth, and what?
(a) Courage.
(b) Generosity.
(c) Justice.
(d) Beauty.

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

3. What does Socrates specify produces gratification and pleasure?
(a) Theater.
(b) TV.
(c) Sports.
(d) Skills.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Gorgias believes that without mastering rhetoric, what is the occurrence of rhetoric left to?

2. What is Polus meant to be an example of?

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

4. Why does Socrates regard rhetoric as a dangerous tool?

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

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