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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. What do families say sophists take away from them?
(a) Their unity.
(b) Their beliefs.
(c) Their youth.
(d) Their values.

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

3. What did Socrates say was Prometheus's best trait?
(a) Boldness.
(b) Forethought.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Confidence.

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

5. To what did Socrates have Meno apply his theory of learning?
(a) Figuring out what virtue was.
(b) Teaching others basic principles.
(c) Exploring religious theory.
(d) Defining personal identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Socrates agree to meet with Protagoras?

2. To what did Protagoras compare the parts of virtue?

3. What major element did Socrates use in his argument against Protagoras?

4. Why did Protagoras not have a true hometown?

5. How often did Protagoras say his students would improve?

(see the answer key)

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