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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Socrates' view on the nature of death, particularly his own?
(a) He does not believe in an afterlife.
(b) He thinks death is a good thing, though one should not look forward to it.
(c) He thinks death a bad thing, but looks forward to it as a means of getting out of prison.
(d) He hopes for perfect knowledge, but really claims to have no idea what will happen.

2. 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.

3. How does Crito plan to aid Socrates?
(a) Formally appeal Socrates' case to a superior court.
(b) Crito wants to secretly bring Socrates food.
(c) Crito doesn't want to help Socrates.
(d) By using his wealth and influence, Crito plans to get Socrates out of prison.

4. In Book IX,what is the soldier's deepest pleasure?
(a) Truth.
(b) Strength.
(c) Honor.
(d) Material gain.

5. 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 execute him, they will only be hurting themselves, as his role will be impossible to replace.
(c) If they do not convict him, the public will think them weak.
(d) They are acting unjustly by carrying out the entire trial in one day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Evenus of Paros?

2. According to Socrates in Book VII, to what should all philosophers aspire?

3. Socrates explains that the common man sees the philosopher as useless because_________.

4. Socrates believes that the "just man" is _____________.

5. Which subject should be taught last in Socrates' curriculum?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the soul after it is dead, according to Socrates?

2. How does Socrates argue that it is unlawful to break out of prison?

3. Why does Socrates think that the philosopher is always the happiest man in the state?

4. What, does Socrates think, is the best form of government?

5. Why is the tyrannical man the most miserable, according to Socrates?

6. What is the point of Socrates' discussion of evil and injustice after death?

7. What are the five tell-tale traits of an aspiring philosopher, according to Socrates?

8. Why does Socrates think that the forms of government are like forms in the human soul?

9. What should be done about the poets, according to Socrates in Book X?

10. What is the ultimate goal of the philosopher, as explained by Socrates in Book VI? How does he attain this?

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