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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates plan to keep the soldiers of the republic from fighting?
(a) He trusts that anyone who becomes a solider would put his state before his personal emotions.
(b) Socrates does not have a measure for ensuring peace among the guardian-class.
(c) He reasons that if they make the most money, they will always be happy.
(d) He reasons that if they belonged to the same family, they would not fight.

2. Who are the rulers in Socrates' republic?
(a) The students.
(b) The warriors.
(c) The doctors.
(d) The philosophers.

3. According to Socrates, what would be one way for philosopher-rule to commence?
(a) If a philosopher's soul was born to the son of a king destined to inherit his father's position.
(b) If a philosopher raised an army and instigated a revolution.
(c) Assassination of the present emperor.
(d) To convince the people through reasoning that philosophers make better leaders.

4. If led by true philosophers, Socrates argues that the republic would__________________.
(a) Reflect the same perfect justice, beauty, and goodness of its leaders.
(b) Deal justly with foreigners.
(c) Not negotiate with other nations.
(d) Be the most powerful state in the world.

5. By the end of Book IV Socrates has still not proved _______________.
(a) Laws affect the flow of life.
(b) Justice manifests on earth.
(c) Justice is preferable to injustice.
(d) Courage comes from education and fear comes from ignorance.

Short Answer Questions

1. When first asked by Socrates to define virtue, Meno responds with which of the following?

2. Socrates explains that the common man sees the philosopher as useless because_________.

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

4. Tyranny is most likely to occur under which form of government?

5. How does Socrates regard a timocracy?

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