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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. Socrates believes that weak people lack conviction and can lose what?
(a) Their family.
(b) Their money.
(c) Everything.
(d) Their life.

2. 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) How wealthy the person is.
(d) The number of other ugly actions occurring.

3. What does Socrates regard as the most damaging to one's soul?
(a) Bad relationships.
(b) Exposure to evil.
(c) Malnourishment.
(d) Unjust actions.

4. How does Socrates regard just actions?
(a) As beautiful.
(b) As modern.
(c) As ancient.
(d) As philosophical.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates explains that to escape injustice, one must ______ injustice.

2. What does Socrates believe people who escape justice unaware of?

3. How does Socrates claim excellence cannot be acquired?

4. What does the discussion of rhetoric between Gorgias and Socrates turn into?

5. What does Socrates explain is different from bad?

(see the answer key)

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