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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 are the main themes of Chapter 3?
(a) The love affair of Xenophon.
(b) Socrates should be remembered as a god.
(c) The nature of love and Socrates' ideal true goodness.
(d) Revolt is the only answer.

2. What did Socrates encourage people to do?
(a) Rebel against the government.
(b) Enjoy their worldly possessions.
(c) Denounce false gods.
(d) Follow what they thought was right and develop their talents.

3. What was Niceratus proud he could do?
(a) Make women love him.
(b) Juggle.
(c) Run the fastest.
(d) Recite all of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

4. What does Socrates try and convince Dionysodorous of in Book 3?
(a) There is a plot against his life.
(b) There is no God.
(c) He is meant to lead a revolt.
(d) He should have a more expansive view of his job.

5. How did Critias and Alcibiades do great damage to Athens?
(a) They started a fire.
(b) Committing treason.
(c) As oligarchs.
(d) Releasing animals from their cages.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the editor believe about the validity of the writings?

2. Whom does Socrates describe as soft?

3. In subsection 10, Socrates talks to _____________to show he cares for their interests.

4. According to Socrates, what is his financial situation?

5. What does Lycon tell Socrates as he is leaving after the discussion?

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