View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Socrates' criteria in analyzing sciences?
(a) Based on their benefit to humans.
(b) Based on their fidelity to tradition.
(c) Based on their creative angle.
(d) Based on their organized presentation.

2. In Socrates' opinion, why is music useless?
(a) Because it is boring.
(b) Because it is nonsensical.
(c) Because it brings excessive wealth.
(d) Because it only involves flattery and gratification.

3. Who is superior, in Callciles' opinion?
(a) Naturally strong.
(b) Intellectuals.
(c) Elected authorities.
(d) Religious men.

4. According to Callicles, what kingdoms have the right to invade others?
(a) Ones that can better the country.
(b) Ones that need to expand.
(c) Ones that are stronger.
(d) Ones that have the best intentions.

5. Why does Socrates regard Gorgias' answers as useful?
(a) Because he is well educated.
(b) Because they are unique.
(c) Because they are precise.
(d) Because he understands rhetoric now.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gorgias describes good rhetoric as delivering a response in what way?

2. What does the discussion of rhetoric between Gorgias and Socrates turn into?

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

4. According to Socrates, how is one who desires nothing happy?

5. What does Socrates say determines the varying degrees of pleasure and pain a person feels?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 235 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample