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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. How does Plato use math and geometry?
(a) To build houses.
(b) To teach others less fortunate.
(c) To gain money.
(d) To aid him in obtaining true knowledge.

2. According to the top hat metaphor, what are philosophers?
(a) Kittens.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Fish.
(d) Bugs.

3. How often does Sophie see her father?
(a) He is only gone a few weeks out of the year.
(b) The last Friday of each month.
(c) Every night at dinner.
(d) He is away most of the time.

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

5. After Sophie first tries to find her philosopher, how does Sophie's philosopher avoid her seeing him?
(a) Hermes begins hand delivering the messages.
(b) He stops corresponding with her as a warning.
(c) He doesn't use the mailbox, but rather the steps.
(d) He sends the correspondence to Sophie's school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose letter comes to Sophie's house?

2. When Sophie follows Hermes, how does the dog react?

3. How does Sophie feel toward drug use?

4. What does Sophie's dad do for a living?

5. What do the envelopes have in common?

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