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

2. If led by true philosophers, Socrates argues that the republic would__________________.
(a) Not negotiate with other nations.
(b) Reflect the same perfect justice, beauty, and goodness of its leaders.
(c) Be the most powerful state in the world.
(d) Deal justly with foreigners.

3. What must the philosopher, according to Socrates in Book VI, employ in order to attain knowledge of "absolute good"?
(a) Hypotheses about what is good in the world.
(b) Guessing and hoping he gets lucky.
(c) Judgment against "absolute evil."
(d) Public opinion of theoretical subjects.

4. Socrates explains that the common man sees the philosopher as useless because_________.
(a) He is concerned with the soul, not with books.
(b) He is blinded by ignorance, not seeing the intrinsic importance to their purpose.
(c) He mistakes thoughfulness for idleness.
(d) He is self-serving, and, therefore, despises those who judge him.

5. One large theme that permeates throughout Meno is:
(a) Learning is really a recollection of old knowledge.
(b) A proposition can only be deemed valid if it is testable in the empirical world.
(c) Non- virtuous people can still perform virtuous actions
(d) There can never be universal ethics.