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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these did Socrates say shape also had?
(a) Texture.
(b) Comparison.
(c) Boundary.
(d) Objectivity.

2. What did Socrates say were teachers' real responsibility?
(a) To create new substance.
(b) To help people recollect knowledge.
(c) To inspire pupils.
(d) To enhance worldly experiences.

3. What did Socrates say all men should learn to do to gauge the greater good?
(a) How to educate themselves.
(b) How to use measurement.
(c) How to calm others.
(d) How to compare themselves.

4. How did Socrates describe fighting in battles?
(a) Necessary.
(b) Despicable.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Strange.

5. What did Protagoras feel ashamed for while talking with Socrates?
(a) Spouting his beliefs.
(b) Giving long speeches.
(c) Trying to evade him.
(d) Insulting sophists.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Socrates claim was impossible?

3. Whom were the only people claiming to teach virtue at the time of Socrates?

4. What part of man did Pindar say was immortal?

5. Why did Meno say the definition of virtue changed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Meno compare his conversation to Socrates with, and why?

2. What did Socrates say happened when we learned new things?

3. What point did Protagoras try to make about pleasure?

4. Why did Socrates compare men to bees?

5. What did Socrates say about immediate pleasures?

6. What was Meno's main complaint while talking to Socrates?

7. Why did Socrates say men liked to be entertained by singers and dancers?

8. What was ironic about Socrates bringing up a poem from Pindar?

9. What did Anytus say after hearing the news of Protagoras's death?

10. About what did Anytus warn Socrates?

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