THE COLLEGE OF MAASIN

“Nisi Dominus Frustra”

Maasin City

Ancient and Medieval Political Theory

Midterm Exam

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. The following are manifestations of Athenian direct democracy, except:

a. Athenians directly make decisions c. Citizens can vote.
b. Jurors represent the judicial system. d. None of the above.
2. In the Apology, Socrates was charged with:
a. Public disturbance c. Corrupting the youth
b. Rebellion d. Unjust vexation
3. After Socrates sought out to explain the Delphic Oracle, he realized he was wise because:
a. He knows nothing
b. He knows everything
c. He does not think he knows what he does not truly know
d. He thinks he knows what he does not truly know
4. Socrates usually interrogates the wisdom of the following, except:
a. Sophists c. Artisans
b. Poets d. Soldiers
5. Socrates justified his claim that being a gadfly is necessary by saying that it is:
a. Necessary since the society is very firm in its belief for truth, and should be disturbed
b. Necessary since the society is easily disturbed in their beliefs, and needs to be reaffirmed
c. Necessary for controversy
d. Necessary for popularity
6. The following are Socrates’ suggestions for his punishment, except:
a. Free meals at the Agora c. fine
b. Exile d. food privileges
7. The following are Crito’s justifications for the escape, except:
a. It will be easy. c. Socrates is a father.
b. Athenians will win. d. Trial was a joke.
8. The following are Socrates reply to Crito, except:
a. I would become a bad example.
b. Escaping is not a just action.
c. I do not want to justify my guilt by escaping
d. I would like to obey the law.
9. The purpose of the gadfly, was to shock society by:
a. Working c. fighting
b. Reading d. questioning
10. Plato introduces “two sides” of Socrates because:
a. He wants us to learn that good and evil are always present
b. He wants us to learn that being critical should reign over an accepting attitude
c. He wants us to learn that being critical is as importance as an accepting attitude
d. He wants us to learn that a critical attitude is more important than giving up our beliefs
11. The setting (place) of The Republic is the home of:
a. Thrasymachus c. Adiemantus
b. Polemarchus d. Cephalus
12. Socrates countered Cephalus argument because it is:
a. Too simple c. not universal
 b. Too complicated d. too absolute
13. The following is Polemarchus’ argument:
a. Justice is truth c. justice is reciprocal
b. Justice is impartial d. justice is absolute
14. Thrasymachus’ argument is:
a. Justice is simply the interest of the rightful c. justice is founded on wisdom
b. Justice is the interest of the strong d. justice is right
15. Socrates’ rejected Thrasymachus’ argument because it is:
a. Irrelevant
b. Unfounded
c. Any role in society serves a larger interest
d. Any role in society simply serves its own interest
16. The following are Glaucon’s three classes of things, except:
a. That which we value intrinsically
b. That which we value intrinsically and due to its consequence
c. That which we value because of its consequences
d. That which has no intrinsic value but has important causes
17. The organization of the city by can be best described as:
a. Equal c. Dangerous
b. Stratified d. perfect
18. Per the noble lie, silver is an ingredient given to:
a. The cultivators of the soil c. the auxiliaries
b. The rulers d. the workers
19. Included in the organization of the family are the following, except:
a. Procreation is regulated
b. Produce the best citizens
c. Women shall be common wives of the men
d. Mixing between classes is unsanctioned
20. The life of the ruling classes should involve the following, except:
a. No public property c. educated together
b. Citizens live and dine together d. the family is the state

II. ESSAY/PROBLEM SOLVING. Perform what is intended.

Socrates in the face of death was defiant, critical, and even obstinate. Why was this so?
Answer this question in one (1) paragraph only. Please expound your answer by using the logic of
Socrates’ wisdom.

Then, illustrate the significance of the “two sides” of Socrates. Explain your illustration in
one (1) paragraph only.

Thank you for answering and God bless you.