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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Line 330-337.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did a porter slam a door in Socrates' face?
(a) He was instructed to do so.
(b) Socrates said something rude.
(c) He thought he was a sophist.
(d) Socrates had no money.

2. To what did Protagoras compare the parts of virtue?
(a) The parts of a face.
(b) The letters of the alphabet.
(c) The links in a chain.
(d) The pieces of a puzzle.

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

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

5. What did Prodicus say gave him true praise?
(a) Listening to intelligent discussions.
(b) Agreeing in debates.
(c) Seeing students become wise.
(d) Hearing their party win.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who defended Socrates?

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

3. Why did Socrates say temperance could not be a part of virtue?

4. As what was Protagoras known?

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

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