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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From Socrates' point of view, the philosopher is __________ than the tyrant.
(a) Immensely more happy.
(b) Vested with less power.
(c) Worse off.
(d) More rewarded.

2. In Socrates' ideal nation, literature which depicts the afterlife should depict it as___________.
(a) Negative.
(b) Foreboding.
(c) Mysterious.
(d) Positive.

3. What is an aristocracy?
(a) Rule by the millitary.
(b) Rule by the elite.
(c) Rule by poor.
(d) Rule by a family.

4. 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) Thirty years.
(c) Five years.
(d) One year.

5. In Book IX,what is the soldier's deepest pleasure?
(a) Material gain.
(b) Truth.
(c) Strength.
(d) Honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What counter-example does Socrates employ as evidence that a state is flawed?

2. Which demographic of the Athenian population does Socrates single out for discussion?

3. The tyrannical man, according to Socrates, is characterized by___________.

4. According to Socrates, to what does a true philosopher owe his life?

5. Which of the following ideas are not mentioned in Book VI?

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