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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What types of stories, according to Socrates, ought we to read to children when they are very young?
(a) True ones with only true elements
(b) True ones with false elements.
(c) False ones (myths), with a true element.
(d) False ones (myths) that are not grounded in any truth.

2. The common man is not concerned with beauty itself, but ___________.
(a) He is concerned with more abstract notions.
(b) He concerns himself with only practical matters.
(c) He is concerned with beautiful things.
(d) He is concerned for his soul.

3. According to Socrates in Book VII, how many years must a philosopher work after finishing his education in order to become a ruler?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Thirty years.
(d) One year.

4. Who is Evenus of Paros?
(a) A member of the Athenian jury.
(b) One of Socrates' accusers.
(c) The man who will execute Socrates.
(d) A poet and orator who charges five minas for instruction.

5. According to Socrates, what are the two ways of training the soul?
(a) Religion and philosophy.
(b) Mediation and medicine.
(c) Physical exercise and literary education.
(d) Conversation with oneself and with others.

Short Answer Questions

1. Complete the comparison: philosophers have wisdom whereas common men have _______

2. When pressed by Socrates to explain his skill, Ion asserts which of the following?

3. Meletus claims that Socrates said which of the following?

4. In Ion, Socrates concludes that Ion's ability to memorize poetry is which of the following?

5. In his discussion of education, Socrates says that arithmetic, geometry, and physics are worthwhile pursuits for which two groups of people?

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