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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates claim excellence cannot be acquired?
(a) Cheaply.
(b) Accidentally.
(c) Genetically.
(d) Quickly.

2. Socrates believes that a soul in harmony is what?
(a) Confused.
(b) Lawful.
(c) Critical.
(d) Self-righteous.

3. According to Callicles, what does limiting freedom limit?
(a) Income potential.
(b) Physical activity.
(c) Intellectual growth.
(d) Enjoyment of life.

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

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

6. Socrates describes a speaker with the common good in mind as not speaking _____.
(a) Frequently.
(b) Randomly.
(c) Loudly.
(d) Eloquently.

7. What does Socrates believe that wanting and desiring involve feeling?
(a) Hope.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Pain.
(d) Pleasure.

8. Socrates believes that good people feel what?
(a) Neglected.
(b) Confused.
(c) Pleasure.
(d) Righteous.

9. What kinds of pleasure and pain does Socrates believe should be experienced?
(a) Insignificant.
(b) Useful.
(c) Just.
(d) Minor.

10. According to Callicles, what do people who are happiest without?
(a) Money and material.
(b) Obstruction of laws.
(c) Inhibition.
(d) Want and desire.

11. What does Callicles believe is the purpose of laws?
(a) To keep people in check.
(b) To make the world interesting.
(c) To frighten naturally superior people.
(d) To create ideal humans.

12. What does Socrates believe excellence leads to?
(a) Fraudulence.
(b) Demise.
(c) Ego.
(d) Goodness.

13. What does Socrates claim is the greatest evil in Chapter IV?
(a) Cowardice.
(b) Disharmony.
(c) Power.
(d) Violence.

14. What does Socrates explain is different from bad?
(a) Punishment.
(b) Pain.
(c) Fear.
(d) Injustice.

15. What does Socrates say friendship, self-control, sharing, and justice maintain order between?
(a) Men, heaven, and earth.
(b) Men and women.
(c) Political parties.
(d) Men and animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates believes self-rule is more important than ruling others. Why?

2. Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation?

3. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected in his arguments?

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

5. What is the only action a soul that lacks control should be allowed, in Socrates' design?

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