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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 kind of people does Socrates believe rhetoric can influence?
(a) People with no knowledge.
(b) People who are desperate.
(c) People with children.
(d) People who care.

2. Who does Socrates believe power is beneficial to?
(a) Criminals.
(b) Youth.
(c) The people.
(d) The one with power.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates specify produces gratification and pleasure?

2. What does Gorgias claim rhetoric is not intended to do?

3. Chapter I states there cannot be false and true what?

4. Socrates believes the classification of arts and sciences is what?

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

(see the answer key)

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