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

2. What is the benefit Callicles believes will come from those who have been wronged?
(a) They will educate others on how to do right.
(b) They will be at peace.
(c) They will stop asserting their authority over naturally superior people.
(d) They become stronger.

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

4. What does Socrates believe people with too much freedom become?
(a) Gods.
(b) Crazy.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Self-indulgent.

5. According to Callicles, what do people who are happiest without?
(a) Obstruction of laws.
(b) Inhibition.
(c) Money and material.
(d) Want and desire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Polus believe is the emotional state of unjust people?

2. How does Socrates say orators who only speak for their own self-interest are treating the public?

3. Chapter I states there cannot be false and true what?

4. What is the key way in which skills are mastered, in Gorgias' opinion?

5. What does Socrates regard as better than being cured of sickness?

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