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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates think one with destructive power feels?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Happy.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Lonely.

2. Socrates believes that a soul in harmony is what?
(a) Lawful.
(b) Confused.
(c) Critical.
(d) Self-righteous.

3. How does Socrates claim a person in control is able to act?
(a) Justly.
(b) Confidently.
(c) Falsely.
(d) Recklessly.

4. Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation?
(a) Europe.
(b) Philosophers.
(c) Lawmakers.
(d) Strong people.

5. Socrates believes self-rule is more important than ruling others. Why?
(a) Because people take good care of themselves but not others.
(b) Because people should not be concerned with others.
(c) Because one only knows himself, not others.
(d) Because ruling oneself produces more self-control.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only action a soul that lacks control should be allowed, in Socrates' design?

2. What kind of a result does Socrates believe any action taken must intend to elicit?

3. Who does Socrates believe power is beneficial to?

4. Socrates believes to learn rhetoric, what must one also learn?

5. What effect does Socrates see a destructive government has on youth?

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