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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 claim Socrates reacted to authority?
(a) He obeyed it.
(b) He was the authority.
(c) He disregarded it.
(d) He openly rebelled against it.

2. How does Plato compare to Xenophon as a philosopher?
(a) Plato is inferior to Xenophon.
(b) They are about equal.
(c) They are too similar to compare.
(d) Plato is a better philosopher.

3. What does Socrates believe is part of living a well-ordered life?
(a) Good eating.
(b) A vow of silence.
(c) Staying awake.
(d) Drinking to excess.

4. What were Socrates' friends doing that mystified him?
(a) Crying as he was led away.
(b) Praying for his release.
(c) Chanting his name.
(d) Calling him God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the main charges against Socrates?

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

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

4. Who brought the charges against Socrates?

5. What does Xenophon report he overheard Socrates telling a friend?

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