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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Socrates explains that to escape injustice, one must ______ injustice.
(a) Ignore.
(b) Define.
(c) Practice.
(d) Prevent.

3. Who does Callicles believe can destroy legislation?
(a) Strong people.
(b) Lawmakers.
(c) Europe.
(d) Philosophers.

4. What kinds of pleasure and pain does Socrates believe should be experienced?
(a) Minor.
(b) Insignificant.
(c) Just.
(d) Useful.

5. According to Callicles, where does happiness come from?
(a) Freedom.
(b) A complete family.
(c) Material goods.
(d) A good job.

6. According to Callicles, what does limiting freedom limit?
(a) Physical activity.
(b) Income potential.
(c) Intellectual growth.
(d) Enjoyment of life.

7. How does Socrates claim excellence cannot be acquired?
(a) Genetically.
(b) Quickly.
(c) Cheaply.
(d) Accidentally.

8. Why does Callicles regard philosophy as dangerous?
(a) It induces physical weakness.
(b) It promotes anarchy.
(c) It cannot help people in trouble.
(d) It distracts from true issues.

9. What does Callicles think satisfaction leads to?
(a) Indulgence.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Envy.
(d) Superiority.

10. What does Socrates believe excellence leads to?
(a) Demise.
(b) Ego.
(c) Fraudulence.
(d) Goodness.

11. Who is inferior in Callicles' opinion?
(a) Poor men.
(b) Children.
(c) Naturally weak.
(d) Philosophers.

12. What is Callicles' opinion of lawmakers?
(a) They are failed artists.
(b) They are weak.
(c) They are irrational.
(d) They are stupid.

13. In Callicles opinion, what does legislation defend?
(a) Lawmakers.
(b) Superior people.
(c) Weak people.
(d) Children.

14. What does Callicles believe is the true order between men?
(a) Those who are compassionate are superior.
(b) All men are equal.
(c) Natural strength determines superiority.
(d) Intellect determines superiority.

15. Socrates explains that good is not necessarily what?
(a) Pleasant.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Beneficial.
(d) Recognized.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates explain is different from bad?

2. What does Socrates say determines the varying degrees of pleasure and pain a person feels?

3. According to Callicles, what do people who are happiest without?

4. What does Socrates believe should be the result of any action taken?

5. What does Socrates believe that wanting and desiring involve feeling?

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