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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, 70-78.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did Simonides criticize?
(a) Philomel.
(b) Protagoras.
(c) Pittacus.
(d) Phillipi.

2. For what did Protagoras charge fees?
(a) Counseling.
(b) Singing.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Writing.

3. Why did Meno say some men got bad things?
(a) They were trying to get virtue.
(b) They did not have virtue.
(c) They were cursed.
(d) They did not know they were bad.

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

5. What kind of person did Socrates say could not lead a government?
(a) A woman.
(b) A child.
(c) A man.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Protagoras describe a good life?

3. On what did Protagoras say was the most important thing to spend money?

4. What problem did Socrates see with Protagoras's program?

5. What did Socrates say immediate pleasure could cause?

(see the answer key)

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