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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV (480-491).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Socrates believes to learn rhetoric, what must one also learn?
(a) Art.
(b) Justice.
(c) Vocabulary.
(d) Medicine.

2. Callicles criticizes Socrates because he believes what influences Socrates?
(a) Other philosophers.
(b) Delusion.
(c) Convention.
(d) Books.

3. Why does Socrates regard Polus' responses as useless?
(a) Because Polus is uneducated.
(b) Because they are long speeches.
(c) Because he cannot comprehend him.
(d) Because he uses elevated vocabulary.

4. Why does Callicles claim philosophy is good for youth in education?
(a) It inspires noble actions.
(b) It inspires critical thinking.
(c) It keeps them calm.
(d) It encourages unity.

5. In Callciles' opinion, what is the superior art?
(a) Sports.
(b) Fencing.
(c) Writing.
(d) Business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation?

2. The discussion of rhetoric raises matters of moral, philosophical, and what type of concern?

3. While acknowledging punishment is a negative action, Socrates regards it as what?

4. What does Socrates regard as better than being cured of sickness?

5. Gorgias describes bad rhetoric as delivering a response in what way?

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