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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Socrates' ideal city, poets and soothsayers:
(a) Would not be allowed to speak falsely about the gods.
(b) Would lead religious ceremonies.
(c) Would be considered useless and expelled.
(d) Would be rich while the workers would be poor.

2. According to Socrates, what is the best form of government?
(a) Timocracy.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Aristocracy.
(d) Oligarchy.

3. As a consequence of misology, or a hatred of logic/reasoning, Socrates explains how the common man has trouble_________.
(a) Serving his state.
(b) Speaking literally.
(c) Apprehending simple concepts.
(d) Apprehending absolute truths.

4. In Book IX, what is the common man's deepest pleasure?
(a) Material gain.
(b) Truth.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Sex.

5. Who is the last person to leave the symposium?
(a) Diotima.
(b) Aristophenes.
(c) Appolodorus.
(d) Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Philosophers, according to Socrates' analogy, are which of the following?

2. To understand Ion's poetically inspired spirit, Socrates employs a metaphor of which of the following?

3. According to Socrates' opinion, what does the common man's simple mind cause him to mistake?

4. What does Cephalus say to Socrates about old age?

5. According to Socrates, what are the three parts of the soul?

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