1. What must the philosopher, according to Socrates in Book VI, employ in order to attain knowledge of "absolute good"?
(a) Guessing and hoping he gets lucky.
(b) Public opinion of theoretical subjects.
(c) Judgment against "absolute evil."
(d) Hypotheses about what is good in the world.

2. How does Socrates regard an oligarchy?
(a) Socrates thinks that class divisions are crucial to the success of an oligarchy.
(b) Socrates asserts that an oligarchy is worse than a democracy.
(c) Socrates claims that oligarchy is dangerous because it often leads to an impoverished public.
(d) Socrates thinks that oligarchy is the best form of government in all cases.

3. How does Socrates regard a democracy?
(a) Socrates thinks that the people should be able to choose who leads them.
(b) Socrates thinks democracy is the worst form of government.
(c) Socrates is only for a democracy if it has a bipartisan senate.
(d) Socrates thinks it is the best form of government in all cases.

4. Who is the surprise visitor to the symposium, and why does he come?
(a) There is no surprise visitor.
(b) Aristotle arrives late because he traveled farther than the others.
(c) Appolodorus comes because he is angry he wasn't invited.
(d) Alcibiades comes because he is drunk and wants to seduce Socrates.

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