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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. Why did Socrates agree to meet with Protagoras?
(a) To learn knowledge.
(b) To prove a point to Hippocrates.
(c) To get his money's worth.
(d) To have a spirited debate.

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

3. How did Socrates feel about sophists?
(a) He hated them.
(b) He avoided them.
(c) He respected them.
(d) He feared them.

4. What did Protagoras do when he got upset with Socrates?
(a) Stopped speaking.
(b) Walked away.
(c) Gave a long speech.
(d) Asked for support from his colleagues.

5. What was the rival city to Athens?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Thessaly.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Protagoras NOT want Socrates to do in their dialogue?

2. What kind of education did Hippocrates want?

3. To what did Socrates compare sophist words?

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

5. What is the first question Socrates had for Protagoras?

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