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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Socrates believe should be the result of any action taken?
(a) Beneficial.
(b) Self-interested.
(c) Thoughtful.
(d) Short-term.

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

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

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

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

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

8. In Callicles opinion, what does legislation defend?
(a) Lawmakers.
(b) Weak people.
(c) Children.
(d) Superior people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates believes that weak people lack conviction and can lose what?

2. What does Socrates believe all people experience the same?

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

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

5. Who is inferior in Callicles' opinion?

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