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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. Callicles claims that, through history, strength is reflected in what?
(a) Invasion.
(b) Art.
(c) Money.
(d) Population.

2. In Callciles' opinion, why is philosophy destructive?
(a) It takes away from productivity.
(b) It justifies evils.
(c) It encourages separatism.
(d) It deprives people of experience.

3. What kind of knowledge does Socrates think helps men determine good and bad pleasures?
(a) Political.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Professional.
(d) Limited.

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

5. What does Socrates believe excellence leads to?
(a) Fraudulence.
(b) Ego.
(c) Goodness.
(d) Demise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of pleasure and pain does Socrates believe should be experienced?

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

3. Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation?

4. Socrates classifies "flattery" as something that does not engage what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Socrates, how can one attain harmony and why is it important?

3. Callicles argues that one should not neglect the natural order. What does the natural order offer that convention cannot?

4. According to Socrates, what makes a good soul?

5. According to Callicles, where is philosophy useful and how can it be detrimental?

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

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

8. How should unjust or out of control souls be treated, in Socrates' opinion?

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

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

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