Gorgias Test | Final Test - Medium

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Gorgias Test | Final Test - Medium

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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 all people experience the same?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Suffering.
(d) Power.

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

3. Socrates classifies "flattery" as something that does not engage what?
(a) God.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) The body or soul.
(d) The public.

4. 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 good intentions.
(d) If the person has experience.

5. According to Callicles, where does happiness come from?
(a) Material goods.
(b) A complete family.
(c) A good job.
(d) Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates explains that good is not necessarily what?

2. Socrates believes that men of substance do not engage in things that are not what?

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

4. Why does Callicles regard philosophy as dangerous?

5. Socrates believes bad people feel what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What effect does Socrates believe order and self-control have on happiness?

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

(see the answer keys)

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