It’s supposed to find what you’re good at. What you’re meant for. As reflected in the four test results: Gold, for philosophical, of highest value to the operations of the state; Silver, for spirited, the military class; Bronze, for skilled labor, and Iron, for unskilled. And, in a few very exceptional cases: spirited and philosophical together, the Guardian class. Wristbands of silver entwined with gold, which, tested blindly, even a serf’s daughter like me could rise to become.
