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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Euripides: The Modern Mind.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What terms would not apply to Xenophon?
(a) honest
(b) intelligent
(c) kind
(d) devious

2. Greek writing is based on __________________.
(a) imagery
(b) simile
(c) reality
(d) symbolism

3. What was the crime that Socrates committed that resulted in his execution?
(a) debt
(b) criticism of the king
(c) corruption of youth and introduction of new gods
(d) support of the Egyptians

4. Before the development of Athens, which group handled intellectual activities?
(a) anyone who wanted to
(b) royalty
(c) the priests
(d) the common man

5. Xenophon suggested that _____________________________________.
(a) Athens and Sparta fight to the bitter end
(b) Athens and Sparta hold peace talks at Delphi
(c) there was no way to end the war
(d) Athens merge with Sparta

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sophocles feel about inner versus outer control?

2. Who laid the foundation for the Greek democracy?

3. The Athenian audience of Aristophanes ___________________________.

4. The spiritual side of the ancient Greeks is _______________________________.

5. Xenophon because wealthy by __________________________.

(see the answer key)

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