1. How does Socrates plan to keep the soldiers of the republic from fighting?
(a) He reasons that if they belonged to the same family, they would not fight.
(b) Socrates does not have a measure for ensuring peace among the guardian-class.
(c) He reasons that if they make the most money, they will always be happy.
(d) He trusts that anyone who becomes a solider would put his state before his personal emotions.

2. How does Socrates refute Polemarchus' definition of justice?
(a) Socrates shows Polemarchus that every man is intrinsically free, regardless of the law.
(b) Socrates shows Polemarchus that stealing from the rich is unjust.
(c) Socrates reasons that it is impossible to determine what is fair in every situation.
(d) Socrates asserts that doing evil, even to an evil man, makes the doer unjust.

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

4. According to Socrates' opinion, what is the second happiest social class of man in the world?
(a) The democratic man.
(b) The merchant.
(c) The timocratic man.
(d) The tyrant.

5. 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."