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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. Socrates believes the classification of arts and sciences is what?
(a) Subjective.
(b) Objective.
(c) Arbitrary.
(d) Excessive.

2. Socrates observes that a soul that has been exposed to crime is twisted and has not been nourished by what?
(a) Art.
(b) Government.
(c) Truth.
(d) Parents.

3. What does Gorgias believe rhetoric can be used for?
(a) Gaining sympathy.
(b) Persuading authorities.
(c) Curing disease.
(d) Getting out of trouble.

4. Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Strong people.
(c) Lawmakers.
(d) Europe.

5. What does Socrates believe is worse than being poor or sick?
(a) Death.
(b) Injustice.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates make of Callicles' praise for governments who spoil their people but neglect fixing problems?

2. Socrates believes that a soul in harmony is what?

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

4. What does Socrates specify produces gratification and pleasure?

5. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected and criticized?

(see the answer key)

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