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

2. Which of the following ideas are not mentioned in Book VI?
(a) Philosophers can do good and evil.
(b) Hypotheses are helpful, but only when you cannot apprehend an idea without an example.
(c) The intellectual life of the philosopher is very rigorous.
(d) Learning is a process of recalling past knowledge.

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

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

5. As a consequence of an elevated state of mind, Socrates explains that philosophers often have trouble_________.
(a) Apprehending absolute truths.
(b) With sensible and mundane activities.
(c) Being professional.
(d) Focusing on complicated issues.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates metaphorically refers to himself as __________,

2. Socrates concludes Book X with a theory of _______________.

3. What assertion is made by Socrates when he responds to Adeimantus' point?

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

5. According to Socrates in Book VII, how many years must a philosopher work after finishing his education in order to become a ruler?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is democracy dangerous, according to Socrates?

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

4. Why are poets dangerous, according to Socrates?

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

6. Why does Socrates think that aspiring philosophers should be instructed in dialectic only at the end of their educations?

7. Why does Socrates think philosophers make the best rulers?

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

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

10. Why does Socrates think it acceptable for the state to make philosophers rule if they are unwilling?

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