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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, line 95-100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did they try to set up a mediator?
(a) To control Socrates.
(b) To monitor the questions.
(c) To monitor the audience.
(d) To control Protagoras.

2. What made Protagoras upset when speaking to Socrates?
(a) He spouted anti-sophist beliefs.
(b) He made some good points.
(c) He used literature to counter himself.
(d) He was a better speaker.

3. Why did Socrates agree to meet with Protagoras?
(a) To get his money's worth.
(b) To prove a point to Hippocrates.
(c) To learn knowledge.
(d) To have a spirited debate.

4. How did the third party in the discussion between Socrates and Meno feel about the people who taught virtue?
(a) He hated them.
(b) He was afraid of them.
(c) He agreed with them.
(d) He was confused by them.

5. What did Socrates' theory of learning give people the courage to do?
(a) Have faith.
(b) Get educated.
(c) Let go of their past.
(d) Teach others.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did statesmen say inspired them to be virtuous?

2. Of what did Socrates say virtue would have to be a variety?

3. What did Socrates say all men should want to be?

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

5. What did Protagoras say he was the best for teaching young men?

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