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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Book IV, Adeimantus ask Socrates__________________.
(a) Where Socrates plans to get resources to build his city.
(b) When Socrates thinks it feasible for his city to exist.
(c) Why Socrates adopts such a strange view of medicine.
(d) Why the city's soldiers should be deprived of material happiness.

2. How are leaders chosen in Socrates' ideal republic?
(a) They would all be the soldiers in training who appeared to love their city more than most.
(b) Every citizen would have equal access to political power.
(c) The richest members of the republic will lead it.
(d) They would be elected by the common men.

3. According to Socrates, how should a good philosopher rule?
(a) Rule, but unwillingly so.
(b) Rule, but willingly so.
(c) Never rule because absolute power corrupts absolutely.
(d) Not associate with politics.

4. In the then-present Greece, Socrates believes that __________.
(a) The rise of a philosopher-king, though desirable, is an impossible scenario.
(b) Sophists fill the role of philosophers.
(c) There are very many true philosophers.
(d) There are very few true philosophers.

5. Who is the character who narrates Symposium?
(a) Alcibides.
(b) Appolodorus.
(c) Agathon.
(d) Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Socrates' interlocutors object to in the beginning of Book V?

2. As a consequence of an elevated state of mind, Socrates explains that philosophers often have trouble_________.

3. How does Socrates regard an oligarchy?

4. Socrates explains that the common man sees the philosopher as useless because_________.

5. In order to respond to Glaucon's objections, Socrates ___________________.

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