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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Callicles opinion, what does legislation defend?
(a) Children.
(b) Superior people.
(c) Weak people.
(d) Lawmakers.
2. How does Socrates think one with destructive power feels?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Happy.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Unhappy.
3. What does Socrates believe excellence leads to?
(a) Ego.
(b) Fraudulence.
(c) Goodness.
(d) Demise.
4. What does Socrates often call good things?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Pleasant.
(c) Seductive.
(d) Bad.
5. Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education?
(a) It keeps them calm.
(b) It inspires noble actions.
(c) It encourages unity.
(d) It inspires critical thinking.
6. What does Socrates say people who are victims of injustice need to acquire?
(a) Protection.
(b) Ego.
(c) Money.
(d) Strength.
7. Who is superior, in Callciles' opinion?
(a) Elected authorities.
(b) Naturally strong.
(c) Intellectuals.
(d) Religious men.
8. Why does Socrates have a problem with cookery?
(a) It is never mastered.
(b) It distracts from troubles.
(c) It is creating pleasure for the sake of pleasure.
(d) It creates a sense of superiority.
9. Socrates believes that a soul in harmony is what?
(a) Lawful.
(b) Confused.
(c) Critical.
(d) Self-righteous.
10. Callicles criticizes Socrates because he believes what influences Socrates?
(a) Convention.
(b) Books.
(c) Delusion.
(d) Other philosophers.
11. Socrates often refers to a good soul in what kind of a light?
(a) Negative.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Religious.
(d) Sarcastic.
12. What does Socrates believe should be the result of any action taken?
(a) Thoughtful.
(b) Beneficial.
(c) Self-interested.
(d) Short-term.
13. What does Socrates say about the only people who can fulfill their desires?
(a) They are rich people.
(b) They are healthy people.
(c) They are educated.
(d) They are just people.
14. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected in his arguments?
(a) Because he wants the others to exercise their minds.
(b) Because he wants to get to the truth.
(c) Because he thinks he is incorrect.
(d) Because he thinks the conversation has lulled.
15. Socrates believes a person is ______ if they fail to perform good in their work.
(a) Afraid.
(b) Fired.
(c) Wretched.
(d) Indifferent.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Callicles, what do people who are happiest without?
2. How does Socrates claim excellence cannot be acquired?
3. What kinds of pleasure and pain does Socrates believe should be experienced?
4. What does Callicles think satisfaction leads to?
5. Who is inferior in Callicles' opinion?
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