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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. Why does Socrates have a low regard for Sophists?
(a) They have little influence.
(b) They are not concerned with justice.
(c) They actively harm.
(d) They are too afraid of knowledge.

2. In Callciles' opinion, why is philosophy destructive?
(a) It deprives people of experience.
(b) It justifies evils.
(c) It takes away from productivity.
(d) It encourages separatism.

3. Why does Socrates hold rhetoricians in low esteem?
(a) He believes that they are evil.
(b) He believes that their influences is insignificant.
(c) He failed as a rhetorician.
(d) He believes that they are careless.

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

5. How does Gorgias say one should use power?
(a) Power should be evenly distributed.
(b) Power should be used ethically.
(c) Power should be used to conquer others.
(d) Power should benefit the beholder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates believe about a body that is in harmony?

2. What does Socrates specify is different between a coward experiencing pain and a brave man experiencing pain?

3. Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation?

4. What does Gorgias claim rhetoric is not intended to do?

5. What does Socrates believe should be the result of any action taken?

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