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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Line 330-337.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Protagoras say evil men should be punished?
(a) To please the gods.
(b) To protect others.
(c) To promote virtue.
(d) To show authority.

2. What did Socrates say holiness was not?
(a) Teachable.
(b) Changeable.
(c) Just.
(d) Merciful.

3. What problem did Socrates see with Protagoras's program?
(a) The time line was too long.
(b) Specific problems need specific skills.
(c) It was too vague.
(d) There was no balance in the ideals.

4. How did the audience respond to Protagoras's speech about virtue?
(a) They waited for Socrates to counter.
(b) They applauded.
(c) They booed him.
(d) They fell asleep.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As what did Protagoras say he could teach people to be better?

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

3. What did Callias not allow Socrates to do?

4. What did Protagoras say being a sophist can be?

5. Why did Protagoras say it never paid to conceal sophist beliefs?

(see the answer key)

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