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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. What did Socrates say was the opposite of fair?
(a) Mercy.
(b) Justice.
(c) Foul.
(d) None of the answers is correct.

2. What did Protagoras say being a sophist can be?
(a) Controversial.
(b) Challenging.
(c) Rewarding.
(d) Simple.

3. Why did Protagoras not have a true hometown?
(a) He traveled for a living.
(b) His town was destroyed.
(c) He was banished from his town.
(d) He was an orphan.

4. Why did Socrates say men liked to look at dancers?
(a) So they could express their emotions.
(b) So they did not have to converse.
(c) So they could be aroused.
(d) So they could feel motivated.

5. Why did Protagoras say many ordinary men were not virtuous?
(a) They were never taught.
(b) They were not naturally born with it.
(c) They were too busy.
(d) They did not see the lessons in their life.

Short Answer Questions

1. As what was Protagoras known?

2. How did Meno know Gorgias?

3. What was the one thing sophists tried to avoid?

4. What did Socrates say virtue meant to leaders?

5. How could a man not be virtuous when acquiring good things?

(see the answer key)

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