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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. Who did Protagoras say made it possible for every man to have access to something?
(a) The animals.
(b) Humans.
(c) The gods.
(d) Athena.

2. How did the audience respond to Protagoras's speech about virtue?
(a) They fell asleep.
(b) They waited for Socrates to counter.
(c) They applauded.
(d) They booed him.

3. What did Socrates say holiness was not?
(a) Merciful.
(b) Teachable.
(c) Changeable.
(d) Just.

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

5. What was the main problem with the rival city to Athens?
(a) They started wars.
(b) They used a different money system.
(c) They concealed wisdom.
(d) They withheld crops.

Short Answer Questions

1. What poet did Protagoras say was really a dophist?

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

3. What did Prodicus say gave him true praise?

4. What did Hippocrates NOT care about in his education?

5. What did Protagoras want his students to become after studying with him?

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