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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Estate-Manager.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates defend his claim of pride in his ability as a pimp?
(a) He has the largest following.
(b) He has the most influence.
(c) He represents his clients pleasantly and speaks modestly.
(d) He speaks with the most bravado.

2. What does Socrates tell Euthydemus about people without self-discipline?
(a) He should kill them.
(b) They are no better than beasts.
(c) They rule the world.
(d) They make great leaders.

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

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

5. How does Ischomachus claim he obtained his prosperity?
(a) By sly and cunning trade deals.
(b) By military force.
(c) By begging on the streets of Athens.
(d) By worshiping the gods and having his prayers granted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ischomachus explain to Socrates makes someone a good foreman?

2. What did Socrates do to make his friends more efficient?

3. In the second subsection of Book 1, what does Xenophon deny Socrates has done?

4. According to Socrates,what has not corrupted the youth?

5. How does Socrates argue one can modify someone else's behavior?

(see the answer key)

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