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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. When did Socrates think about his defense?
(a) All of the time.
(b) For three months prior to the trial.
(c) For one week in a cell.
(d) When he was summoned for the trial.

2. According to Socrates, why was he not introducing new deities?
(a) He refused to give a reason.
(b) One of the gods had spoken to him.
(c) He had heard of the new deities from foreigners.
(d) He had a prophetic dream.

3. How does Xenophon claim Socrates meet his death?
(a) As a repentant man.
(b) As a noble man.
(c) As a foolish man.
(d) As a cowardly man.

4. What is Crito able to use to his advantage in subsection 9?
(a) His extreme strength.
(b) His social status.
(c) His friendship with Archedemus.
(d) His telepathic powers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Plato compare to Xenophon as a philosopher?

2. What were Socrates' friends doing that mystified him?

3. Who comes to entertain the men at Callias' dinner?

4. What does Socrates believe is part of living a well-ordered life?

5. What does Hermogenes claim could be the outcome of the trial?

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