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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 have a low regard for Sophists?
(a) They are too afraid of knowledge.
(b) They have little influence.
(c) They are not concerned with justice.
(d) They actively harm.

2. According to Socrates, who are the second happiest people?
(a) Those who deliver others from evil.
(b) Those who get married.
(c) Those who are healthy.
(d) Those who only briefly suffer.

3. What is the only way citizens can improve, in Socrates' opinion?
(a) When they are cared for.
(b) When they are controlled.
(c) When they are treated harshly.
(d) When they are re-educated.

4. What action of Pericles in Athens shows Socrates his little concern for his citizens?
(a) His disregard for crime.
(b) His placement of public fees.
(c) His neglect of enforcing health care.
(d) His poor treatment of the lower class.

5. Who does Socrates see professions influencing?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Lay-people.
(c) Those that depend on them.
(d) Those that practice them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Socrates' opinion, what is the only reason for wrong in the world?

2. Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation?

3. What is the benefit of rhetoric in Gorgias' example of medicine?

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

5. Why does Socrates hold rhetoricians in low esteem?

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