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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III (470-479).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Socrates' philosophy, in an unjust act, who feels greater evil?
(a) The one who suffers injustice.
(b) The family of the victim.
(c) The one who commits injustice.
(d) Society as a whole.

2. Socrates makes the comparison: medicine is to sickness and justice is to _____.
(a) Anger.
(b) No education.
(c) Time.
(d) Wrongdoing.

3. Chapter I states there can be false and true what?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Stories.
(c) Arguments.
(d) Belief.

4. Gorgias believes the ability to do what has the most possibility for the greatest good?
(a) Comprehend.
(b) Educate.
(c) Relate.
(d) Persuade.

5. How does rhetoric benefit politicians in Gorgias' musings on politics?
(a) It entertains youth and gains their support.
(b) It makes them seem compassionate.
(c) In their persuasive abilities, they can gain support.
(d) It makes them seem more appealing because of their easygoing attitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected and criticized?

2. What does Socrates believe is worse than being poor or sick?

3. Why does Socrates believe wrongdoers who go unpunished are more wretched than the punished?

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

5. What does Socrates specify produces gratification and pleasure?

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