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

2. Socrates often refers to a good soul in what kind of a light?
(a) Sympathetic.
(b) Religious.
(c) Sarcastic.
(d) Negative.

3. What does Socrates say about the only people who can fulfill their desires?
(a) They are rich people.
(b) They are educated.
(c) They are just people.
(d) They are healthy people.

4. What does Socrates claim is the greatest evil in Chapter IV?
(a) Cowardice.
(b) Disharmony.
(c) Power.
(d) Violence.

5. Who is superior, in Callciles' opinion?
(a) Elected authorities.
(b) Intellectuals.
(c) Religious men.
(d) Naturally strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates explains that good is not necessarily what?

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

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

4. What does Socrates believe about a body that is in harmony?

5. In Socrates' opinion, what is an evil way to deal with injustice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Socrates dislike things like cookery?

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

3. How do Socrates and Callicles' opinions of freedom clash?

4. According to Socrates, what is the result of a young person being raised under an unjust government?

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

6. How does natural justice differ from legislation?

7. What is Socrates' belief about how one acquires excellence?

8. According to Callicles, where should one's rights originate from?

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

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

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