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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, Line 337-344.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what did Socrates compare sophist words?
(a) Food.
(b) Stars.
(c) Poison.
(d) Rain.

2. How did Socrates feel about virtue being separated into parts?
(a) He hated the idea.
(b) He agreed whole-heartedly.
(c) He understood it.
(d) He was confused by it.

3. What did Socrates compare men to after Protagoras said there are some good things and some bad things for man?
(a) Gods.
(b) Mineral.
(c) Animals.
(d) Plants.

4. What did Protagoras say being a sophist can be?
(a) Controversial.
(b) Challenging.
(c) Simple.
(d) Rewarding.

5. Which of the following was NOT a piece of virtue according to Protagoras?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Temperance.
(c) Bravery.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Callias not allow Socrates to do?

2. Who was asked about the difference between becoming and being?

3. What problem did Socrates see with Protagoras's program?

4. Who said Simonides thought noble men were bad?

5. How did Socrates feel about sophists?

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