2. In Book IX, how does Socrates describe a tyrant?
(a) Confused and worried about the wrong things.
(b) Elated at his sheer power.
(c) Miserable, living in constant fear.
(d) Tired because he works long hours.

3. Who said, "the unexamined life is not worth living"?
(a) An unnamed member of the Athenian Council.
(b) Cherephon.
(c) Meletus.
(d) Socrates.

4. After a philosopher's formal education is complete in the Republic, what does Socrates' think is the next step in his training?
(a) Going into the street and spreading his knowledge to the masses.
(b) Working towards a professorship.
(c) Holding a military post in order to see if he can resist temptation in the field.
(d) Living abroad and returning only when summoned.

5. From Socrates' point of view, the philosopher is __________ than the tyrant.
(a) Vested with less power.
(b) Worse off.
(c) Immensely more happy.
(d) More rewarded.

6. After the verdict, Socrates warns the Athenian jury that________.
(a) If they exile him, he will spread slander about the Athenian justice system
(b) If they do not convict him, the public will think them weak.
(c) If they execute him, they will only be hurting themselves, as his role will be impossible to replace.
(d) They are acting unjustly by carrying out the entire trial in one day.

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

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

9. Socrates believes that a philosopher is best rewarded in death if ________.
(a) His soul continues to survive, while his body is laid to rest.
(b) He becomes a god.
(c) His soul is laid to rest, while his body continues to survive.
(d) He is brought back to life.

10. What is one example that Socrates uses to suggest that the city has already turned against him?
(a) His conversation with Meno before the hearing.
(b) The uproar in the courtroom when he speaks.
(c) Aristophanes' play Clouds.
(d) Gorgias of Leontini's Poetics.

11. 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) To convince the people through reasoning that philosophers make better leaders.
(c) Assassination of the present emperor.
(d) If a philosopher raised an army and instigated a revolution.

12. What challenges does Cebes raise for Socrates?
(a) Philosophy is not a worthwhile activity if it lands one in jail under capital punishment.
(b) There is legal precedent for breaking out of jail.
(c) Socrates can still appeal the verdict.
(d) There might be no immortal soul, and when you die, there is only nothingness.

13. Socrates believes that the "just man" is _____________.
(a) A friend of the gods and will be rewarded for being so.
(b) An enemy to himself.
(c) An enemy to unjust gods.
(d) Bound only to enjoy his goodness while he is alive.

14. In Book IX, the democratic man is described by Socrates as one who_________.
(a) Is the most virtuous type of person.
(b) Will not fulfill his perverse desires because he has a conscience.
(c) Cares only for himself.
(d) Is just as evil as the tyrannical man.

15. What is an oligarchy?
(a) Rule by the military.
(b) Rule by the rich.
(c) Rule by the poor.
(d) Rule by the elite.