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

2. What does Xenophon reveal to us about Theodote in subsection 11?
(a) She consorts with anyone persuasive.
(b) She is very wealthy.
(c) She is a beacon of prudence.
(d) She is in love with him.

3. What is Chapter 4 lacking although it concerns economics?
(a) A usable guide on how to live.
(b) A deep analysis of economic concepts.
(c) Socrates' input.
(d) An understandable point.

4. Where does Chapter 3 take place?
(a) A shrine to the gods.
(b) An abandoned temple.
(c) An Athenian dinner party.
(d) Socrates' grave.

5. When in his life is Xenophon reported to have written the memoirs?
(a) It is believed Xenophon wrote them late in his life.
(b) Xenophon did not do the writings himself.
(c) Xenophon reportedly wrote them as a young man.
(d) The memoirs are supposedly written posthumously.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the Memoirs of Socrates hard to date?

2. What does Socrates conclude about the terms right and lawful?

3. What does the editor speculate Chapter 4 may contain?

4. What does Socrates talk with Epigenes about in subsection 12?

5. What does Plato think of Socrates' defense at the trial?

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