Self-Quiz 1.2

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Plato's allegory of the cave can be seen as a metaphor for

the need to always adhere to conventional ideas. correct incorrect

the chaos of the imagination. correct incorrect

the search for the true and the good through philosophy. correct incorrect

the importance of prophecy. correct incorrect

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In the cave allegory, the reaction of the prisoners to the enlightened one is

to praise him for his insight. correct incorrect

to revile him as a ridiculous fool. correct incorrect

to reconsider their own worldviews. correct incorrect

to see him as a beacon of hope. correct incorrect

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Plato's allegory reminds us that popular opinion can be

right. correct incorrect

beyond question. correct incorrect

complex. correct incorrect

wrong. correct incorrect

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The allegory suggests that truths about reality are

always easy to accept. correct incorrect

impossible to see. correct incorrect

not always obvious. correct incorrect

easy to acquire. correct incorrect