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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How are leaders chosen in Socrates' ideal republic?
(a) They would be elected by the common men.
(b) The richest members of the republic will lead it.
(c) They would all be the soldiers in training who appeared to love their city more than most.
(d) Every citizen would have equal access to political power.

3. According to Socrates' points in Book IV, the soul of a philosopher_____________________.
(a) Can be used for good and evil alike.
(b) Does not concern Socrates.
(c) Is better than the soul of a common man.
(d) Is easily persuadable.

4. In Book V, what is the philosopher concerned with, according to Socrates?
(a) Beautiful things.
(b) Absolute being.
(c) The afterlife.
(d) Justice, and only justice.

5. What is an aristocracy?
(a) Rule by a family.
(b) Rule by the elite.
(c) Rule by the millitary.
(d) Rule by poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates' republic would have a ruling _________.

2. According to Socrates, woman can____________.

3. In order to respond to Glaucon's objections, Socrates ___________________.

4. To which other creative art does Socrates propose censorship?

5. What assertion is made by Socrates when he responds to Adeimantus' point?

(see the answer key)

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