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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, line 87-95.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Protagoras say an evil man would always admit to being?
(a) Evil.
(b) Strange.
(c) Good.
(d) Honest.

4. What did Socrates think men could actually learn from sophists?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Measurement.
(c) Literature.
(d) Religion.

5. Which of the following was something Protagoras did NOT teach in his course?
(a) Politics.
(b) Decorum.
(c) History.
(d) Science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates claim was impossible?

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

3. What frustrated Socrates most when talking to Protagoras?

4. Which of the following did Protagoras say sex caused?

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

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