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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates say no man wanted?

2. Why did Socrates say men liked to look at dancers?

3. What did Socrates say controlled most men?

4. Why did Socrates say strength would not be a part of virtue?

5. What was Gorgias's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Socrates say cowards did not fight in battles?

2. How did Socrates define shape?

3. Why did Socrates say men liked to be entertained by singers and dancers?

4. What did Meno compare his conversation to Socrates with, and why?

5. What was Meno's main complaint while talking to Socrates?

6. Why did Socrates compare men to bees?

7. How did Socrates feel about poetry?

8. How did Socrates use the idea of geometry in his discussion about pleasure?

9. What did Anytus say about people who went to sophists for learning?

10. What did Anytus say after hearing the news of Protagoras's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 2

Why did Socrates claim the verbal word was more powerful than the written word, and what was Meno's response to this idea?

Essay Topic 3

Why did Protagoras feel the need to give lengthy and literate speeches, and what does this reveal about his personality?

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