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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Socrates believes that men of substance do not engage in things that are not what?
(a) Profitable.
(b) Destructive.
(c) Reputable.
(d) Entertaining.

2. What does Socrates specify is different between a coward experiencing pain and a brave man experiencing pain?
(a) Brave men feel nothing.
(b) They experience different degrees.
(c) Brave men expect pain and are unaffected.
(d) Cowards learn from their pain.

3. In Socrates' opinion, what does a sick body not need an abundance of?
(a) Help.
(b) Company.
(c) Food.
(d) Criticism.

4. How does Socrates think one with destructive power feels?
(a) Unhappy.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Happy.
(d) Lonely.

5. Socrates explains that to escape injustice, one must ______ injustice.
(a) Define.
(b) Ignore.
(c) Prevent.
(d) Practice.

6. What does Socrates suggest is the only way one can avoid harmful pleasures?
(a) By gaining experience.
(b) By being rational.
(c) By being courageous.
(d) By fighting injustice.

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

8. What does Callicles regards truth as?
(a) Justification.
(b) A luxury.
(c) A diversion.
(d) Falsehood.

9. Why does Socrates believe people with lack of self-control cannot maintain friendships?
(a) Because they betray people.
(b) Because they cannot share.
(c) Because they scare people.
(d) Because they are flakey.

10. What does Socrates often call good things?
(a) Bad.
(b) Seductive.
(c) Pleasant.
(d) Beautiful.

11. What kind of knowledge does Socrates think helps men determine good and bad pleasures?
(a) Political.
(b) Professional.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Limited.

12. What does Callicles think satisfaction leads to?
(a) Indifference.
(b) Superiority.
(c) Indulgence.
(d) Envy.

13. Socrates believes self-rule is more important than ruling others. Why?
(a) Because one only knows himself, not others.
(b) Because people take good care of themselves but not others.
(c) Because people should not be concerned with others.
(d) Because ruling oneself produces more self-control.

14. What is the only action a soul that lacks control should be allowed, in Socrates' design?
(a) Art.
(b) Punishment for improvement.
(c) Labor.
(d) Eating.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say about the only people who can fulfill their desires?

2. What effect does Socrates see a destructive government has on youth?

3. Socrates describes a speaker with the common good in mind as not speaking _____.

4. Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education?

5. Why does Socrates try to test Callicles?

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