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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Callciles' opinion, what is the superior art?
(a) Writing.
(b) Sports.
(c) Fencing.
(d) Business.

4. In Socrates' opinion, what is an evil way to deal with injustice?
(a) To punish outside the prescription of court.
(b) Cover up the act.
(c) Using rhetoric to defend injustice.
(d) To make exceptions based on reputation.

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

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

7. How does Socrates claim a person in control is able to act?
(a) Falsely.
(b) Confidently.
(c) Justly.
(d) Recklessly.

8. Why does Callicles regard philosophy as dangerous?
(a) It distracts from true issues.
(b) It induces physical weakness.
(c) It cannot help people in trouble.
(d) It promotes anarchy.

9. What does Socrates say about the only people who can fulfill their desires?
(a) They are healthy people.
(b) They are educated.
(c) They are rich people.
(d) They are just people.

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

11. What is Socrates' opinion of the purpose of cookery?
(a) To display skill.
(b) To enhance life.
(c) To feed people.
(d) To create pleasure.

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

13. Callicles claims that, through history, strength is reflected in what?
(a) Art.
(b) Population.
(c) Invasion.
(d) Money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Callicles criticizes Socrates because he believes what influences Socrates?

2. Socrates believes that a soul in harmony is what?

3. What does Socrates claim is the greatest evil in Chapter IV?

4. What does Socrates believe a soul that lacks control is?

5. In Chapter VI, with what is Socrates primarily concerned with the health of?

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