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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callicles claims that, through history, strength is reflected in what?

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

3. Who is superior, in Callciles' opinion?

4. According to Callicles, what kingdoms have the right to invade others?

5. In Chapter VI, with what is Socrates primarily concerned with the health of?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, take a position on the practice and use of rhetoric.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the nature of pleasure and pain as it is addressed by the different philosophers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Socrates' and Callicles' views on the connection between happiness and humanity.

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