Great Dialogues Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In <i>Book IX</i>,what is the soldier's deepest pleasure? (from Republic: Book IX)

Material gain.

Truth.

Honor.

Strength.

2.

Socrates' republic would have a ruling _________. (from Republic: Book VIII)

Democracy.

Aristocracy.

Monarchy.

Timocracy.

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)

Working towards a professorship.

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.

4.

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

Courage.

Balance.

Originality.

Will.

5.

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

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.

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

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