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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 subjects does Socrates specify rhetoricians have the ability to speak about?
(a) Politics.
(b) Science.
(c) All subjects.
(d) Emotions.

2. Gorgias describes bad rhetoric as delivering a response in what way?
(a) Precisely.
(b) Randomly.
(c) Somberly.
(d) Delightfully.

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

4. Socrates believes part of learning about justice is acting how?
(a) Indifferently.
(b) Justly.
(c) Extremely.
(d) Respectfully.

5. Socrates regards flattery is the main point used on what area?
(a) Romance.
(b) Education.
(c) Sales.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gorgias distinguish as the difference between acquiring knowledge and acquiring a belief?

2. What does Gorgias believe rhetoric can be used for?

3. What does Socrates say a rhetorician must have to persuade a physician?

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

5. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected and criticized?

(see the answer key)

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