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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VII (515-527).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the benefit Callicles believes will come from those who have been wronged?
(a) They will be at peace.
(b) They will educate others on how to do right.
(c) They will stop asserting their authority over naturally superior people.
(d) They become stronger.

2. In Socrates' opinion, what does the body maintain when it dies?
(a) Its shape.
(b) Its heart.
(c) Its impact.
(d) Its warmth.

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

4. What is the key way in which skills are mastered, in Gorgias' opinion?
(a) Extreme practice.
(b) Gaining experience.
(c) Observation.
(d) Reading.

5. Socrates believes that men of substance do not engage in things that are not what?
(a) Reputable.
(b) Entertaining.
(c) Profitable.
(d) Destructive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Polus meant to be an example of?

2. Socrates explains that good is not necessarily what?

3. What does Socrates believe excellence leads to?

4. Gorgias describes good rhetoric as delivering a response in what way?

5. What does Gorgias claim is the basis for all arts and sciences?

(see the answer key)

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