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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, line 352-362.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Socrates say temperance could not be a part of virtue?
(a) It was too controversial.
(b) It was the opposite of wisdom.
(c) There were too many definitions.
(d) Some people did not like it.

2. Which of the following was NOT a piece of virtue according to Protagoras?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Bravery.
(c) Temperance.
(d) Justice.

3. Why was the poem about Simonides brought up?
(a) To reveal a social interchange.
(b) To prove Protagoras's point.
(c) To change the subject.
(d) To show the depth of education.

4. What was the rival city to Athens?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Thessaly.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Rome.

5. What did Protagoras say being a sophist can be?
(a) Simple.
(b) Controversial.
(c) Rewarding.
(d) Challenging.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were fables used to teach boys?

2. Who was asked about the difference between becoming and being?

3. What did Protagoras want his students to become after studying with him?

4. Why did they try to set up a mediator?

5. Who asked the question about the difference between becoming and being?

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