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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Ion, Socrates concludes that Ion's ability to memorize poetry is which of the following?
(a) Proof that he knows what it actually means.
(b) An art that he learned from others.
(c) Divinely inspired, just like the very poets whom Ion recites.
(d) Not proof that he knows what it actually means.

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

3. In Republic: Book III, Socrates is first concerned with:
(a) Methods of practicing medicine.
(b) The corruption of the youth.
(c) The end of the world.
(d) A citizens' revolt.

4. Why does Socrates discuss Asclepius' philosophy?
(a) His leadership is well established.
(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 a good example of how not to lead.

5. How does Polemarchus define justice?
(a) Stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
(b) Allowing each man to live his life freely.
(c) Doing good to one's friends and evil to one's enemies.
(d) Being fair in all contexts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thrasymachus first define justice?

2. Why does Socrates speak about dogs and other animals to Glaucon?

3. At whose house does the Symposium take place?

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

5. In the beginning of Book IV, Adeimantus ask Socrates__________________.

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