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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 openly rebelled against it.
(d) He disregarded it.

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

3. What does Socrates praise in a homily to show that he loved virtue?
(a) The sunshine.
(b) Money and power.
(c) The Greek government.
(d) The value of self-discipline.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Xenophon note about Socrates' prophecy?

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

3. What is Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?

4. What is Socrates' view on democracy?

5. What did Socrates believe about the gods that led to his great respect for them?

(see the answer key)

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