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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Socrates explains that good is not necessarily what?
(a) Pleasant.
(b) Recognized.
(c) Selfish.
(d) Beneficial.

3. What does Socrates believe all people experience the same?
(a) Suffering.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Power.

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

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

6. Why does Socrates try to test Callicles?
(a) Because he believes Callicles is ignorant.
(b) Because he wants to set an example.
(c) Because he wants to prove his superiority.
(d) Because he believes everything should be tested to ensure it is genuine.

7. Socrates believes a person is ______ if they fail to perform good in their work.
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Wretched.
(d) Fired.

8. What is Callicles' opinion of lawmakers?
(a) They are stupid.
(b) They are weak.
(c) They are irrational.
(d) They are failed artists.

9. What does Socrates believe a soul that lacks control is?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Lost.
(c) Unjust.
(d) Lonely.

10. Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education?
(a) It encourages unity.
(b) It inspires critical thinking.
(c) It keeps them calm.
(d) It inspires noble actions.

11. What does Socrates say determines the varying degrees of pleasure and pain a person feels?
(a) Strength.
(b) Destiny.
(c) Tolerance.
(d) Character.

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

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

14. Socrates sees Callicles' opinion of living for wanting nothing as equal to being what?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Just.
(c) Holy.
(d) Dead.

15. Socrates classifies "flattery" as something that does not engage what?
(a) God.
(b) The body or soul.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) The public.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What, according to Socrates, is the only way for remarks like Callicles' to be credible?

3. In Socrates' opinion, what does a sick body not need an abundance of?

4. What does Socrates say friendship, self-control, sharing, and justice maintain order between?

5. What is Socrates' opinion of the purpose of cookery?

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