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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, Line 323-330.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Socrates want Protagoras to define in his speech?
(a) Statesmen.
(b) Leadership.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Justice.

3. Why did Protagoras say it never paid to conceal sophist beliefs?
(a) Lies are contrary to the soul.
(b) The idea will stifle and die.
(c) Everyone would find out.
(d) They are natural and correct.

4. What was Pericles' occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Statesman.
(c) Priest.
(d) Speaker.

5. Which of the following was NOT a piece of virtue according to Protagoras?
(a) Temperance.
(b) Justice.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Bravery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Protagoras say statesmen made to teach virtue?

2. What did Socrates say could never be taught?

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

4. What kind of education did Hippocrates want?

5. Why did a porter slam a door in Socrates' face?

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