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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. What does Critobulus worry about good men?
(a) They have malicious intentions.
(b) They often quarrel and treat each other poorly.
(c) They are deceiving the world.
(d) They are only good due to wealth.

2. Whom does Socrates wish to help in his conversation with Aristippus in subsection 8?
(a) Those listening to the conversation.
(b) Aristippus.
(c) Himself.
(d) The children of Aristippus.

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

4. At the start of subsection 7, what does Xenophon relate Socrates has done for his friends?
(a) Provided them with entertainment.
(b) Spoken for them.
(c) Burdened them.
(d) Helped them through difficulties.

5. What does Socrates say should not be avoided completely on the path of liberty?
(a) Violence.
(b) The passions and vices one has.
(c) Confrontation.
(d) Reverence to the government.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Xenophon end his discussion in subsection 10?

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

4. According to Socrates, why was he not introducing new deities?

5. When did Socrates think about his defense?

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