1. According to Socrates' opinion, what does the common man's simple mind cause him to mistake?
(a) Emotions for arguments.
(b) Examples for definitions.
(c) A ceasing of pain for pleasure.
(d) Reason for illogic.

2. What does Cephalus say to Socrates about old age?
(a) Most people think it is a curse, but one can enjoy freedom from youth's passions.
(b) Old age is the same as youth, it just depends on one's perspective.
(c) Aging takes the life out of one's body.
(d) Wisdom is not worth death.

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 third happiest social class of man in the world?
(a) The tyrant.
(b) The democratic man.
(c) The atheistic man.
(d) The philosophy student.

5. How does Socrates defend the point that men and women are equal?
(a) Though they have different external organs, their internal ones are similar.
(b) Men need women to exist (and vice-versa), so man and woman are better regarded as parts of a whole rather than individuals.
(c) Though they have different natures, they can perform the same tasks.
(d) Though men are physically stronger, women are emotionally stronger.