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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 Hermogenes claim could be the outcome of the trial?
(a) A hopeless deadlock among the jurors.
(b) Socrates could confess despite his innocence.
(c) Socrates could be guilty of something else.
(d) Socrates could be convicted.

2. How does Xenophon end his discussion in subsection 10?
(a) By recounting a discussion between Socrates and Diodorus.
(b) By condemning Socrates as a heretic.
(c) By questioning his own authority.
(d) By allowing Socrates to leave.

3. Why does Socrates tell Aristodemus the gods deserve esteem?
(a) It was the law to regard them with esteem.
(b) The gods told him personally.
(c) They had given men knowledge and a mind.
(d) They made sure you had food.

4. What did Socrates do as President of the Assembly?
(a) He accepted bribes.
(b) Extorted the wealthy.
(c) Bullied others in the Assembly.
(d) He barred illegal motions.

5. In subsection 10, Socrates talks to _____________to show he cares for their interests.
(a) Teachers.
(b) Craftsmen.
(c) Generals.
(d) Beggars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Subsection 8 shows Socrates interacting with ___________.

2. Whom does Socrates have a conversation with that illustrates his belief on self-discipline?

3. How did Socrates benefit his associates and friends?

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

5. How does Xenophon divide the Memoirs of Socrates?

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