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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Chapter I states there cannot be false and true what?
(a) Belief.
(b) Arguments.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Stories.
2. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected and criticized?
(a) So he can condescend to them.
(b) So he does not feel guilty about monopolizing the conversation.
(c) So he may improve.
(d) So he can challenge them back.
3. What does Socrates claim is the effect on society by categorizing bad and ugly?
(a) It loses its edge.
(b) It becomes confused.
(c) It becomes afraid.
(d) It is improved.
4. Why does Socrates regard rhetoric as a dangerous tool?
(a) Because rhetoricians are too well respected.
(b) Because it only gives the appearance of being knowledgeable.
(c) Because rhetoric is a guise for something sinister.
(d) Because so few hold the ability.
5. According to Socrates, what do politics preside over?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Body.
(c) Soul.
(d) Beliefs.
Short Answer Questions
1. While acknowledging punishment is a negative action, Socrates regards it as what?
2. What challenge is Gorgias being faced with?
3. In Socrates' opinion, why are just actions better than unjust?
4. How does rhetoric benefit politicians in Gorgias' musings on politics?
5. What does Socrates say a rhetorician must have to persuade a physician?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why can the art of rhetoric not impart knowledge, according to Gorgias?
2. When an unjust act is committed, Socrates asks whether the wrongdoer or the sufferer is more wretched. Why?
3. What is Socrates' differentiation between pleasures and gratifications in different skills?
4. What are the similarities and differences between learning and acquiring a belief?
5. What makes Socrates see punishment (a negative action) as a positive one?
6. In Socrates' opinion, what is the effect of someone with great power who has little common sense?
7. How is Socrates able to gain insight into rhetoric?
8. Why does Socrates compare medicine and gymnastics to legislation and justice?
9. What role does knowledge and justice play in learning and practicing rhetoric?
10. Why does Socrates see all advantages as beneficial? Why does he see some wrong actions as just?
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