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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. What does Polus believe is the emotional state of unjust people?
(a) They have no feelings.
(b) They are in control of their emotions.
(c) They are tormented inside.
(d) They are still happy.

2. While acknowledging punishment is a negative action, Socrates regards it as what?
(a) Negative.
(b) Positive.
(c) Insignificant.
(d) Excessive.

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

4. How does Socrates say orators who only speak for their own self-interest are treating the public?
(a) Poorly.
(b) Well.
(c) Harshly.
(d) Childishly.

5. What does Gorgias claim rhetoric is not intended to do?
(a) Be used.
(b) Impart knowledge.
(c) Achieve advantages.
(d) Influence the masses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates claim excellence cannot be acquired?

2. According to Socrates, who are the second happiest people?

3. What does Socrates warn that people who are governed unjustly become?

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

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

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