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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which one of the following scenarios, according to Socrates, would most likely give rise to a tyrannical government? (from Republic: Book VIII)

A merchant purchasing secret information about the government and using it to blackmail congress.

A hero completing a mythical quest which bestows immortality upon him.

A man, claiming to save the poor from the rich in a democracy, rising to power and being immediately corrupted by it.

A military lieutenant from within the general's ranks making a grab for power to control the timocracy.

2.

What does Crito want Socrates to do? (from Crito)

Break out of prison and leave Athens.

Drink hemlock.

Appeal the conviction entered against Socrates.

Stop corrupting his son and the other young people in Greece.

3.

After a philosopher's formal education is complete in the Republic, what does Socrates' think is the next step in his training? (from Republic: Book VII)

Going into the street and spreading his knowledge to the masses.

Living abroad and returning only when summoned.

Holding a military post in order to see if he can resist temptation in the field.

Working towards a professorship.

4.

When Phaedo first arrives at the prison, what is Socrates doing? (from Phaedo)

Crying like a madman.

Speaking to the guards.

Meditating.

Writing poetry.

5.

Socrates explains that the common man sees the philosopher as useless because_________. (from Republic: Book VI)

He is blinded by ignorance, not seeing the intrinsic importance to their purpose.

He mistakes thoughfulness for idleness.

He is self-serving, and, therefore, despises those who judge him.

He is concerned with the soul, not with books.

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