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

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

3. The discussion of rhetoric raises matters of moral, philosophical, and what type of concern?
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Family.
(c) Military.
(d) Personal.

4. What are men in power with little common sense not able to judge, in Socrates' opinion?
(a) What is best for them.
(b) The best defensive actions.
(c) How to punish a criminal.
(d) The common good.

5. What kind of a result does Socrates believe any action taken must intend to elicit?
(a) A good result.
(b) A short-term benefit.
(c) A self-indulgent result.
(d) An insignificant result.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do the men in "Gorgias" meet to discuss rhetoric?

3. What does Socrates see justice in opposition to?

4. What description of rhetoric is Gorgias supposed to provide?

5. What does Socrates believe people with too much freedom become?

(see the answer key)

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