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Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 3

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1. How did Odysseus evade the danger posed by the Sirens (see Document 3-1)?

He heeded Circe’s advice.

He used his great intellect to devise a clever plan.

He prayed to the gods for guidance.

He turned to his men for advice and guidance.

Correct. The answer is a. The witch Circe warned Odysseus about the danger posed by the Sirens and told him how to protect himself.

Incorrect. The answer is a. The witch Circe warned Odysseus about the danger posed by the Sirens and told him how to protect himself.

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2. In Hesiod’s view (see Document 3-2), which of these was the essential ingredient if an individual was to achieve true happiness?

Faith

Work

Love

Humility

Correct. The answer is b. As Hesiod stated, “between us and Goodness the gods have placed the sweat of our brows.”

Incorrect. The answer is b. As Hesiod stated, “between us and Goodness the gods have placed the sweat of our brows.”

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3. How did Ismene try to convince Antigone not to bury their brother (see Document 3-3)?

She reminded Antigone of a promise she made to her father.

She suggested another way to evade Creon’s decree.

She reminded Antigone that the gods alone passed true judgments.

She urged Antigone not to add to their family’s bloody and tragic history.

Correct. The answer is d. Ismene began her conversation with Antigone by rehearsing her family's unfortunate past.

Incorrect. The answer is d. Ismene began her conversation with Antigone by rehearsing her family's unfortunate past.

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4. With which of these statements might both Pericles and Plato have agreed (see Document 3-4 and Document 3-5)?

Those individuals with the most merit should play the most important roles in public life.

The best rulers are born to the noblest families.

Athens should look to other cities for examples of superior forms of government.

Democracy is the best and purest form of government.

Correct. The answer is a. Both Pericles and Plato stressed the importance of recognizing and rewarding merit in public life.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Both Pericles and Plato stressed the importance of recognizing and rewarding merit in public life.

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5. In Aristotle's view (see Document 3-6), members of which social class were most fit to rule?

The nobility

Slaves

Royalty

The middle class

Correct. The answer is d. Aristotle believed that individuals who possessed the “gifts of fortune in moderation” were “most ready to follow rational principle.”

Incorrect. The answer is d. Aristotle believed that individuals who possessed the “gifts of fortune in moderation” were “most ready to follow rational principle.”