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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. Why does Socrates hold rhetoricians in low esteem?
(a) He failed as a rhetorician.
(b) He believes that they are evil.
(c) He believes that their influences is insignificant.
(d) He believes that they are careless.

2. According to Callicles, what kingdoms have the right to invade others?
(a) Ones that need to expand.
(b) Ones that can better the country.
(c) Ones that have the best intentions.
(d) Ones that are stronger.

3. Callicles uses Hercules as an example of how convention justifies what?
(a) Nature.
(b) Stupidity.
(c) Violence.
(d) Justice.

4. What effect does Socrates see a destructive government has on youth?
(a) The youth develop low self-value.
(b) The youth rise up and overthrow the government.
(c) The youth adopt the same destructive behavior.
(d) The youth are inspired to be better.

5. What subjects does Socrates specify rhetoricians have the ability to speak about?
(a) All subjects.
(b) Science.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Socrates' opinion, what is an evil way to deal with injustice?

2. What comments of Polus' does Socrates discredit?

3. Socrates believes a person is ______ if they fail to perform good in their work.

4. What does Socrates claims the purpose of prose and poetry?

5. How does Socrates claim excellence cannot be acquired?

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