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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Dinner-Party.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Xenophon argue that Socrates has never done?
(a) Sacrificed to the gods.
(b) Obeyed laws.
(c) Listened to others.
(d) Uttered a heretical word.

2. How does Socrates defend his claim of pride in his ability as a pimp?
(a) He represents his clients pleasantly and speaks modestly.
(b) He has the most influence.
(c) He has the largest following.
(d) He speaks with the most bravado.

3. In the second subsection of Book 1, what does Xenophon deny Socrates has done?
(a) Met the Oracle of Delphi.
(b) Bribed him for protection.
(c) Spoke to the gods.
(d) Had a negative effect on the youth.

4. What is Socrates' view on democracy?
(a) He found it silly.
(b) He had never heard of it.
(c) He thought it the best way to run a country.
(d) He thought it needed to be implemented instantly.

5. What does Socrates talk with Epigenes about in subsection 12?
(a) His snobby attitude.
(b) His poor physical condition.
(c) A job he has in mind for him.
(d) The afterlife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates believe he is rich when Antiphon questions his modest lifestyle?

2. What does Socrates believe is part of living a well-ordered life?

3. What does Socrates claim all of the men should demonstrate?

4. How does Xenophon believe Socrates thought about all virtues?

5. When in his life is Xenophon reported to have written the memoirs?

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