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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 Socrates say is part of the job of a good general?
(a) Sacrificing himself to curry favor from the gods.
(b) Securing the happiness of his followers.
(c) Spreading the teachings of the gods.
(d) Merciless killing.

2. What does Socrates say about homosexuality?
(a) It is impure and debauchery.
(b) It is to be expected.
(c) He is disgusted by the idea.
(d) It is a genetic defect.

3. What does Socrates discuss with Charmides at the start of subsection 7?
(a) Their plans to take over the world.
(b) How to become wealthy.
(c) How to win in athletic competitions.
(d) Crimes of passion.

4. What does Xenophon argue the city of Athens should do to Socrates?
(a) Revere him as a god.
(b) Banish him from the city.
(c) Execute him.
(d) Praise him for his good deeds.

5. Why does Socrates believe he is rich when Antiphon questions his modest lifestyle?
(a) The money he has hidden.
(b) He has the favor of the gods.
(c) His philosophical pursuits.
(d) The notoriety he has attained.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates believe about courage?

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

3. In the second subsection of Book 1, what does Xenophon deny Socrates has done?

4. According to Socrates, what happens to physical love as we age?

5. What behavior of Critias and Alcibiades did Socrates not approve of?

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