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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. Why did Euthydemus remove himself from the group according to Socrates?
(a) To repent of his sins.
(b) To gain a different perspective.
(c) To avoid embarrassment and learning.
(d) To follow a different philosophy.

2. How does Xenophon feel about spending time with Socrates?
(a) He loathes it.
(b) He wishes to be elsewhere.
(c) He feels it is always a service.
(d) He feels it is a privilege.

3. What had Socrates decided that made him appear arrogant, according to Xenophon?
(a) Death was better than life.
(b) He could bribe his way out of the trial.
(c) He was far superior to everyone there.
(d) He could outwit Xenophon.

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

5. What does Critobulus agree with Socrates about when it comes to farming?
(a) It causes you to rely on the gods.
(b) It is not a lifestyle that should be advocated.
(c) It should be outlawed.
(d) It is too labor intensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the person Socrates chided upset about?

2. What does Socrates list as vital to good estate-management in subsection 3?

3. What does Xenophon note about Socrates' prophecy?

4. What did the bachelors vow to do after seeing the couple's passionate kissing?

5. What behavior of Critias and Alcibiades did Socrates not approve of?

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