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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 do the books show Socrates delivering his message to people?
(a) He writes people letters.
(b) He uses a series of paintings.
(c) He delivers his message through song.
(d) He uses homilies to deliver his message.

2. How does Charmides act around the weakest of people according to Socrates?
(a) He speaks too loudly.
(b) He is too shy.
(c) He acts insane.
(d) He is too hard on them.

3. What does Socrates believe about courage?
(a) It is solely a learned trait.
(b) It does not exist.
(c) It is largely innate but can be learned.
(d) It is his greatest virtue.

4. What did Meletus see Socrates doing?
(a) Eating on the holy day.
(b) Starting to escape.
(c) Talking to spies.
(d) Sacrificing to the gods.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hermogenes claim could be the outcome of the trial?

2. What did Socrates not encourage his students to do?

3. What does the author point out about his Socratic writings in Chapter 1?

4. What does Xenophon claim no one should believe about Socrates?

5. How does Socrates teach his associates they should act in respect to food, drink, sex, and sleep?

(see the answer key)

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