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

2. What did Socrates say brave men were always ready to do?
(a) Learn wisdom.
(b) Use their bodies.
(c) Stand up.
(d) Do battle.

3. How did Socrates say the rival city to Athens showed their superiority?
(a) By being brief and to the point.
(b) By starting wars.
(c) By securing their borders.
(d) By caring for their own people.

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

5. Why did Socrates say he could not teach virtue?
(a) He could not define it.
(b) He was too busy.
(c) He did not possess it.
(d) He had never tried.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Socrates say men liked to look at dancers?

2. What did Socrates want Protagoras to define in his speech?

3. What was confusing about Protagoras's speech about virtue?

4. What did Socrates say was the opposite of wisdom?

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

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