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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Cephalus tends to his sacrifice, who immediately takes his place in conversation with Socrates?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Polemarchus.
(c) Glaucon.
(d) Thrasymachus.

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

3. To illustrate one facet of his argument, Socrates employs the help of which character?
(a) A nearby slave boy to whom he teaches simple geometry.
(b) Plato to clarify Socrates' words for a perplexed Meno.
(c) Meno's wife.
(d) A nearby guard who speaks about virtuous people he knows.

4. One large theme that permeates throughout Meno is:
(a) Learning is really a recollection of old knowledge.
(b) A proposition can only be deemed valid if it is testable in the empirical world.
(c) Non- virtuous people can still perform virtuous actions
(d) There can never be universal ethics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives the last formal speech at the symposium?

2. Whose stories does Socrates think dangerous for the moral turpitude of his city's citizens?

3. Who is the surprise visitor to the symposium, and why does he come?

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

5. Describe Meno's appearance and attitude when he meets Socrates.

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