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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Polus believe is the emotional state of unjust people?
(a) They have no feelings.
(b) They are in control of their emotions.
(c) They are still happy.
(d) They are tormented inside.

2. Gorgias believes that the most important things are health, wealth, and what?
(a) Generosity.
(b) Courage.
(c) Justice.
(d) Beauty.

3. How does rhetoric benefit politicians in Gorgias' musings on politics?
(a) It makes them seem compassionate.
(b) It makes them seem more appealing because of their easygoing attitude.
(c) In their persuasive abilities, they can gain support.
(d) It entertains youth and gains their support.

4. What does Socrates say about the only people who can fulfill their desires?
(a) They are healthy people.
(b) They are just people.
(c) They are rich people.
(d) They are educated.

5. How does Socrates think one with destructive power feels?
(a) Happy.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Lonely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say determines the varying degrees of pleasure and pain a person feels?

2. What does Gorgias claim is the basis for all arts and sciences?

3. Socrates believes that a soul in harmony is what?

4. Why does Socrates regard rhetoric as a dangerous tool?

5. What comments of Polus' does Socrates discredit?

(see the answer key)

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