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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Republic: Book IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book V, Socrates admits which of the following about his republic?
(a) Many people would have to be brainwashed before they would live in such a city.
(b) He hopes his city is built, just not in his lifetime.
(c) Though theoretically sound, such a city might not be actually possible.
(d) His city will rule the world.

2. How does Thrasymachus first define justice?
(a) "Making laws to one's own disadvantage."
(b) "Acting selflessly, so that the kingdom may prosper."
(c) "Being impartial and unbiased in all decisions."
(d) "Nothing other than the advantage of the stronger."

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

4. In Book IX, the democratic man is described by Socrates as one who_________.
(a) Cares only for himself.
(b) Is the most virtuous type of person.
(c) Will not fulfill his perverse desires because he has a conscience.
(d) Is just as evil as the tyrannical man.

5. When Cephalus tends to his sacrifice, who immediately takes his place in conversation with Socrates?
(a) Glaucon.
(b) Polemarchus.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Thrasymachus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What poet is cited by Cephalus to explain the paradox of old age?

2. What do Socrates' interlocutors object to in the beginning of Book V?

3. How does Socrates defend the point that men and women are equal?

4. How does Socrates refute Polemarchus' definition of justice?

5. According to Socrates' view of justice, a ruler should always:

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