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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 men of substance do not engage in things that are not what?
(a) Profitable.
(b) Entertaining.
(c) Destructive.
(d) Reputable.

2. Socrates believes good can be delimited by what?
(a) Pain.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Experience.
(d) Politics.

3. What kind of a result does Socrates believe any action taken must intend to elicit?
(a) An insignificant result.
(b) A good result.
(c) A short-term benefit.
(d) A self-indulgent result.

4. What comments of Polus' does Socrates discredit?
(a) Those that are too long.
(b) Those that contradict him.
(c) All of them.
(d) Those that are not passionate.

5. What does Callicles regards truth as?
(a) Justification.
(b) Falsehood.
(c) A luxury.
(d) A diversion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates regard Polus' responses as useless?

2. What does Socrates claim is the greatest evil in Chapter IV?

3. How does Socrates claim a person in control is able to act?

4. What does Socrates believe is worse than being poor or sick?

5. What does Callicles think satisfaction leads to?

(see the answer key)

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