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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. In Callicles opinion, what does legislation defend?
(a) Weak people.
(b) Superior people.
(c) Lawmakers.
(d) Children.

2. What is the benefit Callicles believes will come from those who have been wronged?
(a) They will educate others on how to do right.
(b) They become stronger.
(c) They will stop asserting their authority over naturally superior people.
(d) They will be at peace.

3. What does Socrates believe that satisfying desires is equal to?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Injustice.
(c) Death.
(d) Self-indulgence.

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

5. According to Socrates, how is one who desires nothing happy?
(a) Because they are generous.
(b) Because they are just.
(c) Because they are fulfilled.
(d) Because they are blissfully ignorant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Socrates say orators who only speak for their own self-interest are treating the public?

3. What does Socrates suggest is the only way one can avoid harmful pleasures?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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