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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In Socrates' republic, judges must__________. (from Republic: Book III)

Be fair and lax.

Be good, but able to spot evil.

Be fair and strict.

Be completely removed from evil.

2.

One virtue that Socrates constantly refers to in his reasoning throughout <i>Book III</i> is_____________. (from Republic: Book III)

Will.

Originality.

Courage.

Balance.

3.

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

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

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

4.

How are leaders chosen in Socrates' ideal republic? (from Republic: Book III)

They would all be the soldiers in training who appeared to love their city more than most.

They would be elected by the common men.

The richest members of the republic will lead it.

Every citizen would have equal access to political power.

5.

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

He is concerned with the soul, not with books.

He mistakes thoughfulness for idleness.

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

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

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