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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected in his arguments?
(a) Because he thinks the conversation has lulled.
(b) Because he thinks he is incorrect.
(c) Because he wants the others to exercise their minds.
(d) Because he wants to get to the truth.

2. What does Socrates often call good things?
(a) Pleasant.
(b) Seductive.
(c) Bad.
(d) Beautiful.

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

4. What effect does Socrates see a destructive government has on youth?
(a) The youth adopt the same destructive behavior.
(b) The youth are inspired to be better.
(c) The youth develop low self-value.
(d) The youth rise up and overthrow the government.

5. What does Socrates believe that satisfying desires is equal to?
(a) Self-indulgence.
(b) Death.
(c) Pleasure.
(d) Injustice.

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

7. 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.

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

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

10. What does Socrates say people who are victims of injustice need to acquire?
(a) Ego.
(b) Protection.
(c) Money.
(d) Strength.

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

12. Callicles uses Hercules as an example of how convention justifies what?
(a) Justice.
(b) Violence.
(c) Stupidity.
(d) Nature.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is superior, in Callciles' opinion?

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. Socrates describes a speaker with the common good in mind as not speaking _____.

5. What does Socrates believe that wanting and desiring involve feeling?

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