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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Memoirs of Socrates, Book Three.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. According to Xenophon, who are examples of good men Socrates has taught?
(a) Critias and Alcibiades.
(b) Plato and himself.
(c) Pericles and Meletus.
(d) Crito and Cebes.
2. Whom does Socrates have a conversation with that illustrates his belief on self-discipline?
(a) Aristippus.
(b) The goddess Athena.
(c) The Greek god of war.
(d) Himself.
3. What is Socrates talking to Nicomachides about at the start of subsection 4?
(a) His dying wish.
(b) The state of politics.
(c) Who the people appointed for a general.
(d) The unfairness of slavery.
4. What did Socrates encourage people to do?
(a) Denounce false gods.
(b) Enjoy their worldly possessions.
(c) Follow what they thought was right and develop their talents.
(d) Rebel against the government.
5. How did Socrates benefit his associates and friends?
(a) He gave them money.
(b) Through example and conversation.
(c) He protected them with military power.
(d) He amused them.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the main theme compared to in Chapter 2?
2. Who is Hermogenes' father?
3. What does the editor believe about the validity of the writings?
4. What does Socrates say will allow Antisthenes to gain the needed capacities?
5. How does Plato compare to Xenophon as a philosopher?
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