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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Athens, Chapter 9, Plato.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ancient people used myths to explain what?
(a) The planets.
(b) Nature.
(c) The world.
(d) Humans.

2. Who designed the first Academy?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Freud.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

3. What is Albert Knag's occupation?
(a) A Norwegian Major in the U.N. Forces.
(b) A General in the U.S. Air Force.
(c) A mechanical engineer.
(d) A Certified Public Accountant.

4. What does Joanna say human beings are like?
(a) Angels.
(b) Trees.
(c) Computers.
(d) Monkeys.

5. What does Plato believe is immortal?
(a) Nature.
(b) A human body.
(c) Animals.
(d) A human soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Sophie receive concerning her teacher, from her teacher?

2. What does the introductory letter to Philosophy say?

3. How does Empedocles try to organize the world?

4. What does Parmenides believe?

5. What does Sophie find in her room with the name "Hilde" written on it?

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