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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, line 95-100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Protagoras say it never paid to conceal sophist beliefs?
(a) The idea will stifle and die.
(b) Everyone would find out.
(c) Lies are contrary to the soul.
(d) They are natural and correct.

2. What did Socrates say men would have to do to get their greatest pleasure?
(a) Forego certain pleasures.
(b) Have some foresight.
(c) Endure some pain.
(d) Wait and bide their time.

3. What did Socrates say was Prometheus's best trait?
(a) Forethought.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Boldness.
(d) Confidence.

4. What did Protagoras say made some men wrongly confident?
(a) Love.
(b) Madness.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Loyalty.

5. How did Meno know Gorgias?
(a) He was his nephew.
(b) He was his uncle.
(c) He was his student.
(d) He was his brother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the third party in the discussion between Socrates and Meno feel about the people who taught virtue?

3. Which of the following did Protagoras say sex caused?

4. What did Hippocrates tell Socrates when he stopped by the house late at night?

5. What was the main question Socrates asked Hippocrates when he came by the house late at night?

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