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

2. How does Plato compare to Xenophon as a philosopher?
(a) Plato is a better philosopher.
(b) They are about equal.
(c) Plato is inferior to Xenophon.
(d) They are too similar to compare.

3. What are you compelled to do if you admire the goodness of another according to Socrates?
(a) Repent your sins.
(b) Act violently towards others.
(c) Question their motives.
(d) Act well to preserve the beloved's goodness.

4. 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.

5. Whom does Socrates reference when illustrating his beliefs on suffering?
(a) He references Xenophon.
(b) He references Plato.
(c) He references Meletus.
(d) He references Heracles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brought the charges against Socrates?

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

3. Where does Socrates explain to Critobulus you can find beauty?

4. Subsection 8 shows Socrates interacting with ___________.

5. Where does Chapter 3 take place?

(see the answer key)

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