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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aristotle and Greek Science.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question does Plato raise to lead into a discussion of Utopia?
(a) if it is better to be good or to be strong
(b) if democracy in Athens is working
(c) if everyone is satisfied
(d) if an oligarchy is an appropriate government

2. What does the King of Syracuse learn that causes him to cancel his invitation to Plato to organize Utopia?
(a) that he must share his wealth
(b) that he must leave his throne
(c) that he will have to work for a living
(d) that Plato is unpopular in Athens

3. When is Plato born?
(a) in the fourth century B.C.
(b) in the second century B. C.
(c) in the first century B. C.
(d) Ca 400 B. C.

4. What is Aristotle's foundation of logic?
(a) the way to ask Socratic questions
(b) the art and method of correct thinking
(c) the way to make a syllogysm
(d) the art of listening

5. What is said to change Plato's life?
(a) his defection from the army
(b) his time spent in Egypt
(c) his friendship with Philip of Macedon
(d) his meeting with Socrates

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes the unifying element in Plato's description of justice?

2. What student of Aristotle becomes a major historical figure?

3. What is one result of Aristotle's prolific output of writing?

4. What does Plato say early education should do?

5. What comprises Plato's writing style?

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