Great Dialogues Quiz Questions | Quiz: Ion to Republic: Book VII

Quiz: Ion to Republic: Book VII

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. With whom does Socrates discuss the education of soldiers and philosophers?
a) Meno.
b) Adeimantus.
c) Glaucon.
d) Agathon.

2. According to Socrates' insinuation, artistic knowledge is characterized as which of the following?
a) Ironic.
b) Universal.
c) Subjective.
d) Useless.

3. According to Socrates in Book VII, to what should all philosophers aspire?
a) To make their argument the strongest argument.
b) To always disagree with each other.
c) To know what's true for oneself.
d) To know absolute truths in-and-of-themselves.

4. Describe Meno's appearance and attitude when he meets Socrates.
a) Middle- aged and curious.
b) Young and handsome though impulsive and arrogant.
c) Youthful, though ugly and shy.
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