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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. What does Socrates talk with Epigenes about in subsection 12?
(a) His snobby attitude.
(b) His poor physical condition.
(c) The afterlife.
(d) A job he has in mind for him.

2. What does Lycon tell Socrates as he is leaving after the discussion?
(a) He thinks Socrates is a fool.
(b) He is in love with him.
(c) He believes Socrates is truly a good man.
(d) He is too drunk to walk home.

3. What is free action according to the editor?
(a) Action that chooses good and is not hampered by vice.
(b) Action that leads to free money.
(c) Action done recklessly and quickly.
(d) An unattainable goal.

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

5. What does the editor believe about the validity of the writings?
(a) They are meant to be laughed at.
(b) They are completely accurate.
(c) The writings are a hoax.
(d) The writings are quasi-fictional.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main theme compared to in Chapter 2?

2. Why did Dionysodorous come to Athens in Book 3?

3. What does Socrates argue men should rank over physical love?

4. How does Socrates wish to speak of love in subsection eight?

5. What does Xenophon argue Socrates could not lead people to do?

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