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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Memoirs of Socrates, Book IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the standards of virtue as seen by Socrates?
(a) Patience is the only virtue according to Socrates.
(b) Wisdom, justice, self-control, and piety.
(c) Time management and athletic ability.
(d) Wealth and slave owning.

3. What does Socrates argue no one has done because of him?
(a) Stopped worshiping the gods.
(b) Committed treason.
(c) Deserted the army.
(d) Died.

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

5. How does Socrates teach people with good ambitions according to Xenophon in Book 3?
(a) He tells them jokes.
(b) He teaches them to apply themselves.
(c) He tells them a story of the devil.
(d) He lectures them constantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Xenophon divide the Memoirs of Socrates?

2. What are the main charges against Socrates?

3. What does Xenophon argue that Socrates has never done?

4. What did Socrates prophesy about in Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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