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

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

3. Which of the following did Socrates refuse to believe could be taught?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Faith.
(c) Strength.
(d) Belief.

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

5. What did Socrates say all men should want to be?
(a) Good speakers.
(b) Knowledgeable.
(c) Loved.
(d) Understood.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Socrates say was not a teachable craft?

3. What was Pericles' occupation?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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