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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, 70-78.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Socrates think men could actually learn from sophists?
(a) Literature.
(b) Religion.
(c) Measurement.
(d) Virtue.

2. What did Socrates say all men should want to be?
(a) Understood.
(b) Good speakers.
(c) Knowledgeable.
(d) Loved.

3. What did Socrates say holiness was not?
(a) Merciful.
(b) Teachable.
(c) Changeable.
(d) Just.

4. Why did Protagoras say it never paid to conceal sophist beliefs?
(a) The idea will stifle and die.
(b) They are natural and correct.
(c) Lies are contrary to the soul.
(d) Everyone would find out.

5. Why did a porter slam a door in Socrates' face?
(a) Socrates said something rude.
(b) He was instructed to do so.
(c) Socrates had no money.
(d) He thought he was a sophist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hippocrates tell Socrates when he stopped by the house late at night?

2. What was the key to having all five pieces of virtue?

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

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

5. What was the main problem with the rival city to Athens?

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