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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spinoza.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is lacking in Aristotle's philosophy that is so evident in Plato's?
(a) a clear objective
(b) a good use of rhetoric
(c) a reforming zeal
(d) a means of testing

2. What does Bacon call for elimination in his philosophy?
(a) several errors he calls idols
(b) public education
(c) a private banking system
(d) the model of the philosopher king

3. What does Aristotle establish in Athens?
(a) a political party
(b) a system of exchange
(c) a scientific museum
(d) a school of oratory

4. What are the only three things worthwhile in Plato's ethical solution?
(a) beauty, athleticism, education
(b) justice, truth, beauty
(c) philosophy, music, poetry
(d) travel, study, rhetoric

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first of four books written by Spinoza?

2. Where is a meeting held to discuss the Republic?

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

4. How is Plato's early life best described?

5. What does Democritus claim that Aristotle disagrees with?

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