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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Republic: Book I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ion admits to Socrates that he can only recite one poet's work well, Socrates is puzzled by which of the following?
(a) How an artistic skill can be limited in its expertise.
(b) Ion's desire to speak with Socrates about his work.
(c) How Ion considers himself a philosopher.
(d) Ion's hesitation to answer questions about his family.

2. When first asked by Socrates to define virtue, Meno responds with which of the following?
(a) Examples of virtuous people with different lifestyles.
(b) A question, asking Socrates if this is really worth his time.
(c) A theoretical ontology with ethical limitations on virtue.
(d) A vague unassuming definition which is accepted by Socrates.

3. Who gives the last formal speech at the symposium?
(a) Pausanias.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Appolodorus.
(d) Agathon.

4. Describe Meno's appearance and attitude when he meets Socrates.
(a) Old, thoughtful, and wise.
(b) Middle- aged and curious.
(c) Young and handsome though impulsive and arrogant.
(d) Youthful, though ugly and shy.

5. In Ion, Socrates concludes that Ion's ability to memorize poetry is which of the following?
(a) Proof that he knows what it actually means.
(b) An art that he learned from others.
(c) Divinely inspired, just like the very poets whom Ion recites.
(d) Not proof that he knows what it actually means.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Socrates walking with when he is stopped by a group of men urging him to come to Cephalus' house?

2. How does Thrasymachus first define justice?

3. Who is the surprise visitor to the symposium, and why does he come?

4. Which of the following does Socrates reason about Ion?

5. How does Socrates rebut the definition of virtue offered by the poets?

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