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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 of the following ideas are not mentioned in Book VI?
(a) Philosophers can do good and evil.
(b) The intellectual life of the philosopher is very rigorous.
(c) Hypotheses are helpful, but only when you cannot apprehend an idea without an example.
(d) Learning is a process of recalling past knowledge.

2. How does Socrates rebut the definition of virtue offered by the poets?
(a) By showing Meno that all men desire good things, but that not all men are virtuous.
(b) By proving to Meno that there are many commonly held virtues.
(c) By instructing Meno that it is impossible to have an abstract entity which moves other things but does not move itself.
(d) By giving Meno a solid definition of virtue.

3. In Socrates' republic, judges must__________.
(a) Be fair and lax.
(b) Be fair and strict.
(c) Be completely removed from evil.
(d) Be good, but able to spot evil.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Socrates believes that the Sophists________________.

4. In Republic: Book III, Socrates is first concerned with:

5. Why does Socrates discuss Asclepius' philosophy?

(see the answer key)

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