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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Line 330-337.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As what did Protagoras say he could teach people to be better?
(a) Being men.
(b) Being students.
(c) Being soldiers.
(d) Being citizens.

2. How did the audience respond to Protagoras's speech about virtue?
(a) They booed him.
(b) They fell asleep.
(c) They applauded.
(d) They waited for Socrates to counter.

3. To what did Protagoras say men should have a spirit of holiness?
(a) Virtuous living.
(b) Fellowmen.
(c) Their ancestors.
(d) The gods.

4. How often did Protagoras say his students would improve?
(a) Weekly.
(b) Monthly.
(c) Hourly.
(d) Daily.

5. What was the main question Socrates asked Hippocrates when he came by the house late at night?
(a) What will he teach you?
(b) What do you want in life?
(c) What have you done about this?
(d) How will you pay for this?

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates say holiness was not?

2. Why were sophists accused of taking something away from families?

3. What was confusing about Protagoras's speech about virtue?

4. What did Socrates say was the opposite of wisdom?

5. Which of the following did Socrates refuse to believe could be taught?

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