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

2. Socrates believes bad people feel what?
(a) Good.
(b) Glorious.
(c) Fear.
(d) Pain.

3. What, according to Socrates, is the only way for remarks like Callicles' to be credible?
(a) If the person is knowledgeable.
(b) If the person is fearless.
(c) If the person has experience.
(d) If the person has good intentions.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates claims the purpose of prose and poetry?

2. Socrates believes that good people feel what?

3. In Socrates' opinion, what does a sick body not need an abundance of?

4. What does Socrates say about the only people who can fulfill their desires?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Socrates, if one desires nothing, are they happy? Why or why not?

2. In Socrates' opinion, how is flattery bad?

3. Is "justice" one sided? Can there be multiple types of justice? Why or why not?

4. Why does Socrates regard medicine as a good action?

5. Should people avoid injustice or act justly? According to Socrates, which is better? Why?

6. Why does Socrates give credit to Callicles' claims?

7. What is the relevance of everyone experiencing pleasure and pain differently?

8. How does Socrates suggest the order between men, heaven, and earth be maintained?

9. What does Callicles believe is the true function of laws and conventions?

10. Why does Socrates dislike things like cookery?

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