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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Socrates, woman can____________.
(a) Offer proof of the immortal soul.
(b) Lead the republic.
(c) Hold any job than men can hold.
(d) Reach heaven more quickly than men.

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

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

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

5. According to Socrates' opinion, what is the third happiest social class of man in the world?
(a) The tyrant.
(b) The democratic man.
(c) The atheistic man.
(d) The philosophy student.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book IX, how does Socrates describe a tyrant?

2. Complete the comparison: philosophers have wisdom whereas common men have _______

3. According to Socrates, what happens when "one [is] mistaken in his judgment, and harms his friends, and helps his enemies, unknowingly"?

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

5. Who are the rulers in Socrates' republic?

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