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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 Protagoras want his students to become after studying with him?
(a) Men.
(b) Clergy.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Leaders.

2. What benefit did Protagoras say wealthy men had over poor men?
(a) They could pay for schools.
(b) They had more virtue.
(c) They had clearer visions.
(d) They could focus on learning.

3. What was unacceptable to Socrates in Protagoras's speech?
(a) The generalities.
(b) The limited scope.
(c) The bad sources.
(d) The contradiction.

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

5. What was the one thing sophists tried to avoid?
(a) Falsity.
(b) Pain.
(c) Corruption.
(d) Criticism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Socrates refuse to believe could be taught?

2. What do families say sophists take away from them?

3. How did Socrates describe fighting in battles?

4. What did Socrates say immediate pleasure could cause?

5. How did the audience respond to Protagoras's speech about virtue?

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