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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II (458-469).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Socrates' criteria in analyzing sciences?
(a) Based on their organized presentation.
(b) Based on their benefit to humans.
(c) Based on their creative angle.
(d) Based on their fidelity to tradition.

2. What does Socrates specify produces gratification and pleasure?
(a) Skills.
(b) TV.
(c) Sports.
(d) Theater.

3. What does Gorgias specify sciences also involve?
(a) Courage.
(b) Words.
(c) Religion.
(d) Art.

4. What kind of a result does Socrates believe any action taken must intend to elicit?
(a) An insignificant result.
(b) A good result.
(c) A short-term benefit.
(d) A self-indulgent result.

5. Gorgias describes good rhetoric as delivering a response in what way?
(a) Critically.
(b) Excitedly.
(c) Precisely.
(d) Creatively.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates wants to learn the _____ of rhetoric.

2. What does Socrates see justice in opposition to?

3. According to Socrates, what is the key ingredient in determining who a person becomes?

4. Where do the men in "Gorgias" meet to discuss rhetoric?

5. What is the benefit of rhetoric in Gorgias' example of medicine?

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