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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Apology.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Socrates reason about poetry?
(a) Poetry was not meant to be read aloud.
(b) A poem's content cannot belong to the one who recites it.
(c) If poetry consists of statements which belong to other arts, then such "other arts" are actually one thing.
(d) A poem's content always belongs to the one who recites it.

2. Socrates believes that unjust men_________.
(a) Will be punished in death.
(b) Don't deserve death and should have to live forever.
(c) Will not necessarily be punished in death.
(d) Will be rewarded by the unjust gods.

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

4. Describe Thrasymachus' view of Socrates.
(a) He chastizes Socrates for asking questions freely, but dodging them when he is asked a question himself.
(b) He can't follow Socrates' logic.
(c) He hates Socrates and thinks Socrates is stupid.
(d) He likes the Socratic method of reasoning.

5. As a consequence of an elevated state of mind, Socrates explains that philosophers often have trouble_________.
(a) Being professional.
(b) Apprehending absolute truths.
(c) With sensible and mundane activities.
(d) Focusing on complicated issues.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Socrates' ideal city, poets and soothsayers:

2. According to Socrates, woman can____________.

3. Who gives the first speech at the symposium?

4. To which other creative art does Socrates propose censorship?

5. According to Socrates' opinion, what is the third happiest social class of man in the world?

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