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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates say brave men were always ready to do?

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

3. What did Socrates say immediate pleasure could cause?

4. What did Socrates say shaped a person's behavior?

5. What did Socrates say all men should learn to do to gauge the greater good?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Socrates compare men to bees?

2. How did Socrates define shape?

3. Why did Socrates say cowards did not fight in battles?

4. About what did Anytus warn Socrates?

5. Why did Socrates say he was honored to be speaking with Protagoras?

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

7. Why did Meno not like the idea of virtuous living involving the acquisition of nothing?

8. What did Anytus say about people who went to sophists for learning?

9. What did Socrates say men should compare to choose the right thing to do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The people in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select two people and write their main motivation throughout the book, discussing how this goal affected the people around them.

Essay Topic 2

How did Protagoras's way of expression differ from Socrates' and how did this change the effectiveness of his message?

Essay Topic 3

What are the four sources of inspiration, according to Socrates, and what are some key examples of each of these?

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