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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Socrates' opinion, what does the common man's simple mind cause him to mistake?
(a) A ceasing of pain for pleasure.
(b) Reason for illogic.
(c) Emotions for arguments.
(d) Examples for definitions.

2. 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.

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

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

5. According to Socrates, woman can____________.
(a) Hold any job than men can hold.
(b) Offer proof of the immortal soul.
(c) Reach heaven more quickly than men.
(d) Lead the republic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the soldiers of the republic explicitly forbidden to do, according to Socrates?

3. Why does Glaucon continue conversing with Socrates?

4. At whose house does the Symposium take place?

5. How does Socrates regard an oligarchy?

(see the answer key)

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