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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Socrates believes that good people feel what?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Confused.
(c) Righteous.
(d) Neglected.

4. What does Socrates believe that satisfying desires is equal to?
(a) Injustice.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Self-indulgence.
(d) Death.

5. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected in his arguments?
(a) Because he wants to get to the truth.
(b) Because he thinks he is incorrect.
(c) Because he thinks the conversation has lulled.
(d) Because he wants the others to exercise their minds.

6. In Socrates' opinion, what is an evil way to deal with injustice?
(a) To make exceptions based on reputation.
(b) Cover up the act.
(c) To punish outside the prescription of court.
(d) Using rhetoric to defend injustice.

7. In Chapter VI, with what is Socrates primarily concerned with the health of?
(a) The body.
(b) The soul.
(c) The mind.
(d) Society.

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

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

10. Socrates believes that a soul in harmony is what?
(a) Lawful.
(b) Self-righteous.
(c) Critical.
(d) Confused.

11. Why does Socrates believe people with lack of self-control cannot maintain friendships?
(a) Because they betray people.
(b) Because they scare people.
(c) Because they cannot share.
(d) Because they are flakey.

12. What, according to Socrates, is the only way for remarks like Callicles' to be credible?
(a) If the person is fearless.
(b) If the person has experience.
(c) If the person is knowledgeable.
(d) If the person has good intentions.

13. Socrates classifies "flattery" as something that does not engage what?
(a) The body or soul.
(b) God.
(c) The public.
(d) Intelligence.

14. Socrates sees Callicles' opinion of living for wanting nothing as equal to being what?
(a) Holy.
(b) Dead.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Just.

15. What does Socrates say determines the varying degrees of pleasure and pain a person feels?
(a) Destiny.
(b) Character.
(c) Tolerance.
(d) Strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates think one with destructive power feels?

2. According to Socrates, how is one who desires nothing happy?

3. What attitude does Socrates see defines a person with self-control?

4. What does Socrates believe a soul that lacks control is?

5. Why does Socrates try to test Callicles?

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