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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. What is Socrates' opinion of what causes inconsistency in speech?
(a) Emotions interfering with judgment.
(b) Heckling by the audience.
(c) A lack of understanding on the subject.
(d) Poor education as a child.

2. Why does Socrates believe wrongdoers who go unpunished are more wretched than the punished?
(a) Because they have lost their humanity.
(b) Because they know they will go to Hades.
(c) Because they will be publicly shunned.
(d) Because committing injustice is worse than suffering.

3. What does Socrates regard as the most damaging to one's soul?
(a) Bad relationships.
(b) Malnourishment.
(c) Unjust actions.
(d) Exposure to evil.

4. According to Socrates, what do politics preside over?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Soul.
(c) Beliefs.
(d) Body.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates have a low regard for Sophists?

2. How does Socrates believe the consequences of an ugly action should be measured by?

3. What does Socrates specify produces gratification and pleasure?

4. Why does Socrates regard Polus' responses as useless?

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

(see the answer key)

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