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

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

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

4. Why does Socrates regard Polus' responses as useless?
(a) Because he uses elevated vocabulary.
(b) Because Polus is uneducated.
(c) Because they are long speeches.
(d) Because he cannot comprehend him.

5. What does Socrates say a rhetorician must have to persuade a physician?
(a) Support.
(b) Courage.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Good looks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates wants to learn the _____ of rhetoric.

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

3. What does Gorgias specify sciences also involve?

4. Why does Socrates hold rhetoricians in low esteem?

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

(see the answer key)

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