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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 effect does Socrates see a destructive government has on youth?
(a) The youth rise up and overthrow the government.
(b) The youth develop low self-value.
(c) The youth adopt the same destructive behavior.
(d) The youth are inspired to be better.

2. Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education?
(a) It inspires critical thinking.
(b) It keeps them calm.
(c) It encourages unity.
(d) It inspires noble actions.

3. What does Socrates say friendship, self-control, sharing, and justice maintain order between?
(a) Political parties.
(b) Men and women.
(c) Men, heaven, and earth.
(d) Men and animals.

4. In Callicles opinion, what does legislation defend?
(a) Weak people.
(b) Superior people.
(c) Lawmakers.
(d) Children.

5. Callicles claims that, through history, strength is reflected in what?
(a) Art.
(b) Money.
(c) Invasion.
(d) Population.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates regard as the most damaging to one's soul?

2. In Socrates' opinion, why should a wretched body be deprived of life?

3. How does Gorgias say one should use power?

4. What does Socrates often call good things?

5. Socrates explains that good is not necessarily what?

(see the answer key)

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