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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III (470-479).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Socrates' opinion, why is music useless?
(a) Because it is boring.
(b) Because it brings excessive wealth.
(c) Because it is nonsensical.
(d) Because it only involves flattery and gratification.

2. Socrates believes the classification of arts and sciences is what?
(a) Arbitrary.
(b) Excessive.
(c) Subjective.
(d) Objective.

3. What does Socrates claim is the effect on society by categorizing bad and ugly?
(a) It becomes confused.
(b) It is improved.
(c) It loses its edge.
(d) It becomes afraid.

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

5. What does Socrates see justice in opposition to?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Art.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Opinion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Socrates think areas of art need to be properly defined?

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

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

5. What does Socrates believe tyrannical power has little to do with?

(see the answer key)

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