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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VII (515-527).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Socrates regard rhetoric as a dangerous tool?
(a) Because so few hold the ability.
(b) Because rhetoricians are too well respected.
(c) Because rhetoric is a guise for something sinister.
(d) Because it only gives the appearance of being knowledgeable.

2. What determines if someone should receive a fee for their services, in Socrates' idea?
(a) If they are trying to achieve good.
(b) If they arrive on time.
(c) If they have a college education.
(d) If they do not ask for payment.

3. Socrates uses the comparison: medicine is to gymnastics as justice is to ______.
(a) Prison.
(b) Soul.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Legislation.

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

5. Chapter I states there cannot be false and true what?
(a) Arguments.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Stories.
(d) Belief.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gorgias believes the ability to do what has the most possibility for the greatest good?

2. Why does Socrates believe people with lack of self-control cannot maintain friendships?

3. What does Socrates specify makes advantageous actions not beneficial?

4. Who is superior, in Callciles' opinion?

5. Socrates classifies "flattery" as something that does not engage what?

(see the answer key)

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