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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which demographic of the Athenian population does Socrates single out for discussion?
(a) The citizens.
(b) The sophists.
(c) The lawyers.
(d) The soldiers.

2. In Republic: Book III, Socrates is first concerned with:
(a) The corruption of the youth.
(b) The end of the world.
(c) Methods of practicing medicine.
(d) A citizens' revolt.

3. How does Polemarchus define justice?
(a) Being fair in all contexts.
(b) Stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
(c) Doing good to one's friends and evil to one's enemies.
(d) Allowing each man to live his life freely.

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

5. When first asked by Socrates to define virtue, Meno responds with which of the following?
(a) A vague unassuming definition which is accepted by Socrates.
(b) A question, asking Socrates if this is really worth his time.
(c) A theoretical ontology with ethical limitations on virtue.
(d) Examples of virtuous people with different lifestyles.

Short Answer Questions

1. If led by true philosophers, Socrates argues that the republic would__________________.

2. From which poet does Polemarchus derive his definition of justice?

3. According to Socrates, what are the two ways of training the soul?

4. What assertion is made by Socrates when he responds to Adeimantus' point?

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

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