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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. According to Socrates, how is one who desires nothing happy?
(a) Because they are just.
(b) Because they are blissfully ignorant.
(c) Because they are generous.
(d) Because they are fulfilled.

4. What does Callicles believe is the true order between men?
(a) Natural strength determines superiority.
(b) Those who are compassionate are superior.
(c) All men are equal.
(d) Intellect determines superiority.

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

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

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

8. In Chapter VI, with what is Socrates primarily concerned with the health of?
(a) The mind.
(b) The soul.
(c) The body.
(d) Society.

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

10. In Socrates' opinion, why should a wretched body be deprived of life?
(a) Because it is depressing.
(b) Because it corrupts society.
(c) To spare it pain.
(d) Because its life is also wretched.

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

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

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What attitude does Socrates see defines a person with self-control?

2. Why does Socrates try to test Callicles?

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

4. In Callicles opinion, what does legislation defend?

5. Socrates explains that good is not necessarily what?

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