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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what did Protagoras say was the most important thing to spend money?
(a) Education.
(b) Food.
(c) Charity.
(d) Building materials.

2. What do families say sophists take away from them?
(a) Their beliefs.
(b) Their values.
(c) Their youth.
(d) Their unity.

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

5. Which of the following was something Protagoras did NOT teach in his course?
(a) Politics.
(b) History.
(c) Decorum.
(d) Science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What frustrated Socrates most when talking to Protagoras?

2. Who wanted to study with Protagoras?

3. Why did so many men want to become sophists?

4. What did Socrates want Protagoras to define in his speech?

5. How did Socrates say the rival city to Athens showed their superiority?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Protagoras say men learned virtue?

2. What was Socrates' big talent during the dialogue?

3. How did Protagoras think men got their wisdom?

4. To what did Protagoras compare the attributes of virtue?

5. What did Socrates do when he was questioned by Protagoras?

6. What frustrated Socrates when he was speaking with Protagoras?

7. What did Socrates say he would teach Protagoras in the dialogue and how?

8. Whom did Simonides criticize in his poem?

9. What did Protagoras do to change the tone of the dialogue?

10. What was Protagoras's big talent during the dialogue?

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