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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. According to Callicles, what does limiting freedom limit?
(a) Physical activity.
(b) Income potential.
(c) Enjoyment of life.
(d) Intellectual growth.

2. In Socrates' philosophy, in an unjust act, who feels greater evil?
(a) Society as a whole.
(b) The one who suffers injustice.
(c) The family of the victim.
(d) The one who commits injustice.

3. What does Socrates claim is the greatest evil in Chapter IV?
(a) Disharmony.
(b) Violence.
(c) Cowardice.
(d) Power.

4. What, according to Socrates, is the only way for remarks like Callicles' to be credible?
(a) If the person has good intentions.
(b) If the person is knowledgeable.
(c) If the person is fearless.
(d) If the person has experience.

5. What does the discussion of rhetoric between Gorgias and Socrates turn into?
(a) Comedic exchange.
(b) Argument.
(c) Nostalgic exchange.
(d) Sentimental rant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callicles criticizes Socrates because he believes what influences Socrates?

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

3. Socrates uses the comparison: medicine is to gymnastics as justice is to ______.

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

5. Who is superior, in Callciles' opinion?

(see the answer key)

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