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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V (492-502).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Socrates regard rhetoric as a dangerous tool?
(a) Because rhetoricians are too well respected.
(b) Because rhetoric is a guise for something sinister.
(c) Because it only gives the appearance of being knowledgeable.
(d) Because so few hold the ability.

3. What does Socrates claim is the greatest evil in Chapter IV?
(a) Power.
(b) Cowardice.
(c) Disharmony.
(d) Violence.

4. Socrates believes part of learning about justice is acting how?
(a) Extremely.
(b) Respectfully.
(c) Indifferently.
(d) Justly.

5. Gorgias describes good rhetoric as delivering a response in what way?
(a) Excitedly.
(b) Creatively.
(c) Precisely.
(d) Critically.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Gorgias classifies rhetoric is an art that deals with what?

3. Socrates believes self-rule is more important than ruling others. Why?

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

5. What comments of Polus' does Socrates discredit?

(see the answer key)

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