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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 Callicles regard philosophy as dangerous?
(a) It induces physical weakness.
(b) It promotes anarchy.
(c) It cannot help people in trouble.
(d) It distracts from true issues.

2. What does Socrates regard as the most beneficial craft for the body?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Food.
(c) Massage.
(d) Medicine.

3. What does Gorgias intend to use rhetoric for?
(a) To speak and comprehend.
(b) To educate.
(c) To manipulate a crowd.
(d) To frighten criminals.

4. What does Socrates believe people with too much freedom become?
(a) Self-indulgent.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Gods.
(d) Crazy.

5. According to Callicles, what do people who are happiest without?
(a) Money and material.
(b) Want and desire.
(c) Inhibition.
(d) Obstruction of laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callicles believe is the purpose of laws?

2. What description of rhetoric is Gorgias supposed to provide?

3. In Socrates' opinion, who is most exposed to evil?

4. What does Gorgias claim rhetoric is not intended to do?

5. Socrates believes part of learning about justice is acting how?

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