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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. The discussion of rhetoric raises matters of moral, philosophical, and what type of concern?
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Personal.
(c) Military.
(d) Family.

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

3. Socrates wants to learn the _____ of rhetoric.
(a) Tool.
(b) Art.
(c) Skill.
(d) Myth.

4. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected and criticized?
(a) So he may improve.
(b) So he does not feel guilty about monopolizing the conversation.
(c) So he can challenge them back.
(d) So he can condescend to them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gorgias describe gaining knowledge as involving?

2. Socrates makes the comparison: medicine is to sickness and justice is to _____.

3. How does Socrates suggest happiness and well-being can be assured?

4. How does Socrates regard just actions?

5. Why does Socrates hold rhetoricians in low esteem?

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