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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. How does Plato compare to Xenophon as a philosopher?
(a) They are about equal.
(b) Plato is inferior to Xenophon.
(c) They are too similar to compare.
(d) Plato is a better philosopher.

2. What does Socrates try and convince Dionysodorous of in Book 3?
(a) There is a plot against his life.
(b) He is meant to lead a revolt.
(c) He should have a more expansive view of his job.
(d) There is no God.

3. What does Socrates believe about courage?
(a) It does not exist.
(b) It is largely innate but can be learned.
(c) It is solely a learned trait.
(d) It is his greatest virtue.

4. What was the person Socrates chided upset about?
(a) The failure of his crops.
(b) The infidelity of his wife.
(c) Someone who did not return his greeting.
(d) His place in life.

5. What does Socrates tell Critobulus he should do to deserve good people in his life?
(a) Sacrifice himself to the gods.
(b) Buy his friends.
(c) Make himself a good man.
(d) Ignore the views of the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Socrates' view on democracy?

2. What does Socrates claim he bears none of although his opponents do?

3. What does Critobulus worry about good men?

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

5. What does Socrates discuss with Charmides at the start of subsection 7?

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