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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates defend his claim of pride in his ability as a pimp?
(a) He speaks with the most bravado.
(b) He has the most influence.
(c) He represents his clients pleasantly and speaks modestly.
(d) He has the largest following.

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

3. How does Xenophon believe Socrates thought about all virtues?
(a) They are a myth.
(b) They are the same.
(c) He was above them.
(d) They are beyond human comprehension.

4. How does Hermogenes say he retains his friends?
(a) By paying them.
(b) By praising them and returning their good works.
(c) By feeding them.
(d) By holding their money from them.

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

6. What is Socrates talking to Nicomachides about at the start of subsection 4?
(a) His dying wish.
(b) Who the people appointed for a general.
(c) The unfairness of slavery.
(d) The state of politics.

7. Socrates wanted his friends to be well-informed on ___________.
(a) Many various subjects.
(b) The gods.
(c) Military strategy.
(d) His teachings.

8. What did Socrates do as President of the Assembly?
(a) He barred illegal motions.
(b) Extorted the wealthy.
(c) Bullied others in the Assembly.
(d) He accepted bribes.

9. What does Socrates do to help Glaucon become a head of state?
(a) Sacrifices to the gods on his behalf.
(b) Instructs him to become wise.
(c) Supports him publicly.
(d) Places a bribe on his behalf.

10. What does Socrates believe is part of living a well-ordered life?
(a) Drinking to excess.
(b) Good eating.
(c) A vow of silence.
(d) Staying awake.

11. What does Socrates try and convince Dionysodorous of in Book 3?
(a) He should have a more expansive view of his job.
(b) There is a plot against his life.
(c) There is no God.
(d) He is meant to lead a revolt.

12. Where does Socrates explain to Critobulus you can find beauty?
(a) In no one.
(b) In death.
(c) In simple farming.
(d) In many things as well as people.

13. What was the first thing Socrates said his friends needed?
(a) Money.
(b) Responsibility.
(c) Shelter.
(d) Slaves.

14. What event does Xenophon describe to begin his story?
(a) A marriage he attended.
(b) The horse race at the Great Panathenaic Festival.
(c) A funeral for his father.
(d) A great flood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates praise Euthydemus for in spite of previously chiding him?

2. What was Niceratus proud he could do?

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

4. What does Socrates believe the Athenians should do?

5. Who comes to entertain the men at Callias' dinner?

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