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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. What did Socrates say was the opposite of wisdom?
(a) Temperance.
(b) Folly.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Ignorance.

2. What did Prodicus say gave him true praise?
(a) Agreeing in debates.
(b) Seeing students become wise.
(c) Listening to intelligent discussions.
(d) Hearing their party win.

3. How often did Protagoras say his students would improve?
(a) Hourly.
(b) Monthly.
(c) Weekly.
(d) Daily.

4. Why did Protagoras say many ordinary men were not virtuous?
(a) They were never taught.
(b) They were not naturally born with it.
(c) They did not see the lessons in their life.
(d) They were too busy.

5. What did Socrates say men would have to do to get their greatest pleasure?
(a) Have some foresight.
(b) Forego certain pleasures.
(c) Endure some pain.
(d) Wait and bide their time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of speeches was Protagoras good at giving?

2. Who focused the debate on semantics?

3. On what did Protagoras say was the most important thing to spend money?

4. What is the one thing everything has according to Socrates?

5. What is the first question Socrates had for Protagoras?

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