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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 do to help people avoid mistakes and to teach others?
(a) He scolds them when they make mistakes.
(b) He improves them through philosophical discussion.
(c) He teaches them to lie.
(d) He removes them from society.

2. What did Socrates encourage people to do?
(a) Enjoy their worldly possessions.
(b) Denounce false gods.
(c) Rebel against the government.
(d) Follow what they thought was right and develop their talents.

3. What does the editor emphasize should not prevent you from using worldly goods?
(a) The virtue of self-discipline.
(b) The amount of money you have.
(c) The government.
(d) The thoughts of other people.

4. How does Hermogenes say he retains his friends?
(a) By holding their money from them.
(b) By paying them.
(c) By feeding them.
(d) By praising them and returning their good works.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Socrates wish to help in his conversation with Aristippus in subsection 8?

2. How does Socrates argue one can modify someone else's behavior?

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

4. Why does Socrates tell Aristodemus the gods deserve esteem?

5. Charmides claims the combination of young beauty and music make him think of _____________.

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