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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, Line 337-344.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were fables used to teach boys?
(a) Reading.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) History.
(d) Virtue.

2. On what did Protagoras say was the most important thing to spend money?
(a) Food.
(b) Building materials.
(c) Charity.
(d) Education.

3. What frustrated Socrates most when talking to Protagoras?
(a) He gave long speeches.
(b) He broke everything into pieces.
(c) He stood while speaking.
(d) He did not listen to opposition.

4. How often did Protagoras say his students would improve?
(a) Weekly.
(b) Hourly.
(c) Monthly.
(d) Daily.

5. To what did Socrates compare sophist words?
(a) Stars.
(b) Rain.
(c) Food.
(d) Poison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates say could never be taught?

2. Why did Protagoras say evil men should be punished?

3. What did Protagoras say being a sophist can be?

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

5. As what was Protagoras known?

(see the answer key)

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