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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. According to Callicles, what kingdoms have the right to invade others?
(a) Ones that need to expand.
(b) Ones that are stronger.
(c) Ones that have the best intentions.
(d) Ones that can better the country.

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

3. What does Socrates believe that satisfying desires is equal to?
(a) Self-indulgence.
(b) Death.
(c) Injustice.
(d) Pleasure.

4. What is the benefit of rhetoric in Gorgias' example of medicine?
(a) Doctors can persuade their patients to take medicines.
(b) It makes relaying information more proficient.
(c) It makes doctor's appointments fun.
(d) It promotes prescription drugs.

5. How does Socrates believe the consequences of an ugly action should be measured by?
(a) The degree of ugliness.
(b) The number of people harmed.
(c) The number of other ugly actions occurring.
(d) How wealthy the person is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a result does Socrates believe any action taken must intend to elicit?

2. Socrates believes bad people feel what?

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

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

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

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