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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, line 78-87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what did Protagoras say men should have a spirit of holiness?
(a) The gods.
(b) Virtuous living.
(c) Their ancestors.
(d) Fellowmen.

2. How did Socrates feel about virtue being separated into parts?
(a) He agreed whole-heartedly.
(b) He hated the idea.
(c) He was confused by it.
(d) He understood it.

3. Why did Protagoras not have a true hometown?
(a) He was an orphan.
(b) He was banished from his town.
(c) His town was destroyed.
(d) He traveled for a living.

4. What did Meno compare Socrates to while explaining what he was infected with?
(a) A cobra.
(b) A scorpion.
(c) A stingray.
(d) An asp.

5. What did Protagoras say statesmen made to teach virtue?
(a) Training grounds.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) Music halls.
(d) Gymnasiums.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Protagoras say many ordinary men were not virtuous?

2. What benefit did Protagoras say wealthy men had over poor men?

3. Whose sons did Protagoras say never learned virtue?

4. What did Socrates equate with being good?

5. Which of the following was NOT a piece of virtue according to Protagoras?

(see the answer key)

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