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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Socrates' opinion, why should a wretched body be deprived of life?

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

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

4. Socrates explains that good is not necessarily what?

5. What is the benefit Callicles believes will come from those who have been wronged?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Socrates classify flattery in public speaking as bad?

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

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

5. According to Socrates, what does a soul in harmony do?

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

7. Why does Socrates dislike things like cookery?

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 give credit to Callicles' claims?

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