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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, how should a good philosopher rule?
(a) Rule, but willingly so.
(b) Rule, but unwillingly so.
(c) Never rule because absolute power corrupts absolutely.
(d) Not associate with politics.

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

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) Apprehending absolute truths.
(c) Apprehending simple concepts.
(d) Speaking literally.

4. Which subject should be taught last in Socrates' curriculum?
(a) Dialectic (the study of reasoning).
(b) Logic.
(c) Ontology (study of being).
(d) Mathematics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates believes that unjust men_________.

2. What is Socrates' view on the nature of death, particularly his own?

3. The tyrannical man, according to Socrates, is characterized by___________.

4. Socrates firmly believes that poetry _____________.

5. Whom does Socrates think is the fourth (and least) happiest social class of man in the republic?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the entire Apology an example of Socratic wisdom in practice?

3. Characterize the nature of Socrates' speech in his own defense.

4. Why are poets dangerous, according to Socrates?

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

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

7. What objection does Cebes raise about Socrates view on death?

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

9. Describe Crito's and Socrates' relationship. Why is this important to the dialogue?

10. Why can't the common man see the world like the philosopher, according to Socrates?

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