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

2. What did Protagoras say he was the best for teaching young men?
(a) Politics.
(b) Justice.
(c) Mythology.
(d) Mathematics.

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

4. Why did Socrates agree to meet with Protagoras?
(a) To get his money's worth.
(b) To prove a point to Hippocrates.
(c) To learn knowledge.
(d) To have a spirited debate.

5. What was the occupation of the father of the third party in the dialogue between Meno and Socrates?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Business man.
(c) Senator.
(d) Sophist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Protagoras say many ordinary men were not virtuous?

2. Which of the following was something Protagoras did NOT teach in his course?

3. What did Protagoras say men received at the creation?

4. What did Socrates compare men to when talking to Meno?

5. Who did Protagoras say made it possible for every man to have access to something?

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