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

2. What does Socrates define tyranny as the power to do?
(a) Evil.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Good.
(d) Anything one pleases.

3. Where does Socrates accredit his power?
(a) The support of politicians.
(b) His wealth.
(c) His good upbringing and education.
(d) His concern for doing good and not gratifying.

4. What does Socrates claims the purpose of prose and poetry?
(a) To raise questions.
(b) To satisfy crowds.
(c) To distract.
(d) To educate.

5. In Callciles' opinion, why is philosophy destructive?
(a) It deprives people of experience.
(b) It encourages separatism.
(c) It justifies evils.
(d) It takes away from productivity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callicles regards truth as?

2. In Socrates' opinion, why should a wretched body be deprived of life?

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

4. Where do the men in "Gorgias" meet to discuss rhetoric?

5. Socrates believes that men of substance do not engage in things that are not what?

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