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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 does Socrates say is part of the job of a good general?
(a) Sacrificing himself to curry favor from the gods.
(b) Spreading the teachings of the gods.
(c) Securing the happiness of his followers.
(d) Merciless killing.

2. What behavior of Critias and Alcibiades did Socrates not approve of?
(a) Performing executions.
(b) Their exotic dress.
(c) Their use of alcohol.
(d) Singing in public.

3. What does Socrates claim being a good ruler means?
(a) Following your instincts.
(b) Having the wealth to buy people off.
(c) Having knowledge of what is ruled.
(d) Being feared by your subjects.

4. What does Socrates say should not be avoided completely on the path of liberty?
(a) The passions and vices one has.
(b) Reverence to the government.
(c) Violence.
(d) Confrontation.

5. Whom does Socrates have a discussion with about right conduct in subsection 4?
(a) Plato.
(b) Hippias of Elis.
(c) Xenophon.
(d) The Oracle of Delphi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates ask Ischomachus about his wife?

2. How does Xenophon feel about spending time with Socrates?

3. What additional virtue is Socrates credited with having?

4. Why does Socrates believe he is rich when Antiphon questions his modest lifestyle?

5. What makes an asset an asset according to Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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