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

2. What does Xenophon argue that Socrates has never done?
(a) Obeyed laws.
(b) Sacrificed to the gods.
(c) Listened to others.
(d) Uttered a heretical word.

3. How does Xenophon claim Socrates reacted to authority?
(a) He obeyed it.
(b) He was the authority.
(c) He disregarded it.
(d) He openly rebelled against it.

4. What does Socrates believe about courage?
(a) It is his greatest virtue.
(b) It is largely innate but can be learned.
(c) It is solely a learned trait.
(d) It does not exist.

5. Where does Chapter 3 take place?
(a) An abandoned temple.
(b) A shrine to the gods.
(c) An Athenian dinner party.
(d) Socrates' grave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Xenophon feel Socrates could do based on individual's needs?

2. What does Critobulus agree with Socrates about when it comes to farming?

3. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?

4. What event was Xenophon hosting a party to celebrate in Chapter 3?

5. What does Socrates claim being a good ruler means?

(see the answer key)

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