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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, line 78-87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How could a man not be virtuous when acquiring good things?
(a) Getting them at the wrong times.
(b) Getting them through bad methods.
(c) Getting them for the wrong reasons.
(d) Getting them in the wrong quantities.

2. To what did Protagoras say men should have a spirit of holiness?
(a) The gods.
(b) Virtuous living.
(c) Their ancestors.
(d) Fellowmen.

3. Which of these was NOT one of the good things Socrates said men should want?
(a) Public office.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Gold.
(d) Money.

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

5. What did Prodicus say gave him true praise?
(a) Agreeing in debates.
(b) Seeing students become wise.
(c) Hearing their party win.
(d) Listening to intelligent discussions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what did Protagoras compare the parts of virtue?

3. Who wanted to study with Protagoras?

4. What did Callias not allow Socrates to do?

5. Who was made to look foolish when the poem by Simonides was brought up?

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