Great Dialogues Quiz Questions | Quiz: Symposium to Republic: Book I

Quiz: Symposium to Republic: Book I

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Describe Thrasymachus' view of Socrates.
a) He chastizes Socrates for asking questions freely, but dodging them when he is asked a question himself.
b) He can't follow Socrates' logic.
c) He hates Socrates and thinks Socrates is stupid.
d) He likes the Socratic method of reasoning.

2. How does Polemarchus define justice?
a) Stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
b) Being fair in all contexts.
c) Allowing each man to live his life freely.
d) Doing good to one's friends and evil to one's enemies.

3. Who is Socrates walking with when he is stopped by a group of men urging him to come to Cephalus' house?
a) Meno.
b) Thrasymachus. (read more)