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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Republic: Book I.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Socrates' insinuation, artistic knowledge is characterized as which of the following?
(a) Useless.
(b) Subjective.
(c) Ironic.
(d) Universal.

3. How does Thrasymachus first define justice?
(a) "Making laws to one's own disadvantage."
(b) "Nothing other than the advantage of the stronger."
(c) "Being impartial and unbiased in all decisions."
(d) "Acting selflessly, so that the kingdom may prosper."

4. Who is Eryximachus?
(a) The last speaker and surprise guest at the symposium.
(b) A poet who argues that men and woman were once fused beings.
(c) A philosopher who attacks Pausanias' postion.
(d) A doctor who argues that love is like a medicine curing life's ailments.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. One large theme that permeates throughout Meno is:

2. Ion is renowned for his ability to recite which famous poet?

3. Who is the last person to leave the symposium?

4. What is a symposium?

5. How does Socrates rebut the definition of virtue offered by the poets?

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