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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. How did Socrates benefit his associates and friends?
(a) He protected them with military power.
(b) Through example and conversation.
(c) He gave them money.
(d) He amused them.

2. What are the main themes of Chapter 3?
(a) Socrates should be remembered as a god.
(b) Revolt is the only answer.
(c) The love affair of Xenophon.
(d) The nature of love and Socrates' ideal true goodness.

3. Why did Dionysodorous come to Athens in Book 3?
(a) To save his soul.
(b) To teach military command.
(c) To kill Socrates.
(d) To seek financial help.

4. What did the bachelors vow to do after seeing the couple's passionate kissing?
(a) To get married.
(b) To become celibate.
(c) To avoid love at all costs.
(d) To join the military.

5. Whom does Socrates describe as soft?
(a) The soldiers of Greece.
(b) The police force in Athens.
(c) Those that do not use their talents to serve their country.
(d) Charmides' children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main theme compared to in Chapter 2?

2. Who brought the charges against Socrates?

3. Who does Alcibiades have a discussion with about the nature of law?

4. How does Charmides act around the weakest of people according to Socrates?

5. What are you compelled to do if you admire the goodness of another according to Socrates?

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