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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. Why did Protagoras say evil men should be punished?
(a) To protect others.
(b) To show authority.
(c) To promote virtue.
(d) To please the gods.

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

3. What part of knowledge did Socrates say was hard to identify?
(a) The source.
(b) The effects.
(c) The role.
(d) The cause.

4. What did Socrates say shape had?
(a) Longitude.
(b) Color.
(c) Generality.
(d) Visibility.

5. What did Socrates claim was impossible?
(a) To be evil.
(b) To see the gods.
(c) To be good.
(d) To please the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the main problem with the rival city to Athens?

2. What did Protagoras say statesmen made to teach virtue?

3. Why did Protagoras not have a true hometown?

4. How did the audience respond to Protagoras's speech about virtue?

5. Why did Socrates say he could not teach virtue?

(see the answer key)

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