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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 does Gorgias claim is the basis for all arts and sciences?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Rhetoric.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Beliefs.

2. How does Socrates regard just actions?
(a) As philosophical.
(b) As modern.
(c) As beautiful.
(d) As ancient.

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

4. In Socrates' opinion, why are just actions better than unjust?
(a) Because the gods will be pleased.
(b) Because they lead to happiness.
(c) Because they make others feel good about themselves.
(d) Because justice earns money.

5. What does Socrates believe makes punishment beneficial?
(a) It keeps people afraid.
(b) It makes the body stronger.
(c) It makes the powerful more powerful.
(d) It improves the soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gorgias believes that without mastering rhetoric, what is the occurrence of rhetoric left to?

2. When does Socrates regard pain as useful?

3. What challenge is Gorgias being faced with?

4. According to Socrates, who are the second happiest people?

5. What does Socrates regard as the most damaging to one's soul?

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