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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Memoirs of Socrates, Book Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom is Lamprocles becoming angry with that causes Socrates to teach him?
(a) His brother.
(b) The gods.
(c) His mother.
(d) The government.

2. What does Socrates say will allow Antisthenes to gain the needed capacities?
(a) His charisma.
(b) His focus on winning.
(c) His fearlessness.
(d) His piety.

3. What does Socrates tell Critobulus should be valued above all else?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Good friends.
(c) Power.
(d) Intelligence.

4. According to Socrates, what is his financial situation?
(a) He owes many debts.
(b) He is wealthy beyond necessity.
(c) He is not in debt.
(d) He is a financial hardship to his friends.

5. What does Xenophon discuss with Critobulus in Subsection 6?
(a) His fear of death.
(b) The fate of Socrates.
(c) A book he had read.
(d) How one should acquire friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Socrates describe as soft?

2. How do the books show Socrates delivering his message to people?

3. What does Socrates emphasize about the outcome of the trial?

4. What does Socrates say should not be avoided completely on the path of liberty?

5. What additional virtue is Socrates credited with having?

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