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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Socrates' view of justice, a ruler should always:
(a) Strike injustice down with acts of injustice.
(b) Foster a combination of fear and loyalty within his subjects.
(c) Put his own interest before those of his people.
(d) Put the interests of his people before himself.

2. Who said the following: "may not the art of which neither teachers nor disciples exist be assumed to be incapable of being taught?"
(a) Meno.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Meno's wife.
(d) The slave boy.

3. What poet is cited by Cephalus to explain the paradox of old age?
(a) Pindar.
(b) Homer.
(c) Petrach.
(d) Shakespeare.

4. According to Socrates, where would the republic's leaders live?
(a) Separately from the citizens.
(b) In a palace in the country's largest city.
(c) Among the citizens.
(d) In the Academy.

5. Describe Meno's appearance and attitude when he meets Socrates.
(a) Youthful, though ugly and shy.
(b) Middle- aged and curious.
(c) Old, thoughtful, and wise.
(d) Young and handsome though impulsive and arrogant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates explains that the common man sees the philosopher as useless because_________.

2. Adeimantus interrupts Socrates in the beginning of Book VI to ask him ____________.

3. How does Socrates rebut the definition of virtue offered by the poets?

4. Who is Glaucon?

5. According to Socrates' points in Book IV, the soul of a philosopher_____________________.

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