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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. How do the books show Socrates delivering his message to people?
(a) He writes people letters.
(b) He uses a series of paintings.
(c) He delivers his message through song.
(d) He uses homilies to deliver his message.

2. According to Xenophon, who are examples of good men Socrates has taught?
(a) Plato and himself.
(b) Crito and Cebes.
(c) Critias and Alcibiades.
(d) Pericles and Meletus.

3. What does Xenophon reveal to us about Theodote in subsection 11?
(a) She is very wealthy.
(b) She is a beacon of prudence.
(c) She consorts with anyone persuasive.
(d) She is in love with him.

4. What is the problem with the refugees Aristarchus is housing?
(a) They are a rowdy bunch.
(b) They refuse to bathe.
(c) They are drunk all of the time.
(d) They do not work.

5. When in his life is Xenophon reported to have written the memoirs?
(a) The memoirs are supposedly written posthumously.
(b) Xenophon reportedly wrote them as a young man.
(c) It is believed Xenophon wrote them late in his life.
(d) Xenophon did not do the writings himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates claims that having physical love is no indication of ______________.

2. What does Hermogenes delight in?

3. Whom does Socrates reference when illustrating his beliefs on suffering?

4. How does Xenophon claim Socrates reacted to authority?

5. According to Socrates, what happens to physical love as we age?

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