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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 Lycon tell Socrates as he is leaving after the discussion?
(a) He is in love with him.
(b) He believes Socrates is truly a good man.
(c) He thinks Socrates is a fool.
(d) He is too drunk to walk home.

2. What additional virtue is Socrates credited with having?
(a) He is a brilliant alchemist.
(b) The virtue of silence.
(c) The ability to teach others.
(d) The ability to perform magic.

3. Whom does Socrates have a discussion with about right conduct in subsection 4?
(a) The Oracle of Delphi.
(b) Hippias of Elis.
(c) Plato.
(d) Xenophon.

4. What does Socrates say about homosexuality?
(a) It is impure and debauchery.
(b) It is to be expected.
(c) It is a genetic defect.
(d) He is disgusted by the idea.

5. What is free action according to the editor?
(a) An unattainable goal.
(b) Action done recklessly and quickly.
(c) Action that chooses good and is not hampered by vice.
(d) Action that leads to free money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the main themes of Chapter 3?

2. What did Socrates do as President of the Assembly?

3. Who does Alcibiades have a discussion with about the nature of law?

4. What is Socrates talking to Nicomachides about at the start of subsection 4?

5. What does Socrates do to Euthydemus to convince him he needs to be wiser?

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