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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which other creative art does Socrates propose censorship?
(a) Music.
(b) Dance.
(c) History.
(d) Mathematics.

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

3. According to Socrates' view of justice, a ruler should always:
(a) Foster a combination of fear and loyalty within his subjects.
(b) Put his own interest before those of his people.
(c) Strike injustice down with acts of injustice.
(d) Put the interests of his people before himself.

4. Why does Socrates discuss Asclepius' philosophy?
(a) His leadership is a good example of how not to lead.
(b) He disagrees with Socrates about the ideal republic.
(c) He has a practical approach of only treating patients whom he knows he can heal.
(d) His leadership is well established.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are leaders chosen in Socrates' ideal republic?

2. Socrates concludes which of the following about virtue?

3. What is the major point of Aristophanes' speech?

4. To illustrate one facet of his argument, Socrates employs the help of which character?

5. Who is Asclepius?

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