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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 does Xenophon divide the Memoirs of Socrates?
(a) Into eight books with four chapters each.
(b) He doesn't divide it all.
(c) Into four books of largely the same length.
(d) Directly in half.

2. What did Socrates believe about the gods that led to his great respect for them?
(a) They spoke to him continuously.
(b) They were omniscient.
(c) He was equal to them.
(d) They protected him from harm.

3. What forced the jurors to condemn Socrates, according to Xenophon?
(a) The gods.
(b) Government influence.
(c) Socrates' arrogance.
(d) Socrates' appearance.

4. According to Socrates, what is one way to learn what is right?
(a) By asking your parents.
(b) By trial and error.
(c) By doing wrong.
(d) By following the laws of the state.

5. What is Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?
(a) He is trembling.
(b) He is overcome with rage.
(c) He is cheerful.
(d) He is extremely sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates believe you must do to be a good democratic administrator?

2. Subsection 8 shows Socrates interacting with ___________.

3. Why does Socrates believe he is rich when Antiphon questions his modest lifestyle?

4. What is Xenophon explaining at the onset of subsection 4?

5. What does Socrates argue no one has done because of him?

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