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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Memoirs of Socrates, Book I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author point out about his Socratic writings in Chapter 1?
(a) They were written with the express purpose of defending Socrates.
(b) They are not his best work.
(c) They are meant to slander Socrates.
(d) He plagiarized large portions of it.

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

3. What does Xenophon argue the city of Athens should do to Socrates?
(a) Banish him from the city.
(b) Execute him.
(c) Revere him as a god.
(d) Praise him for his good deeds.

4. What does Xenophon note about Socrates' prophecy?
(a) He does not believe him.
(b) The outcome is yet unknown.
(c) The time it was made.
(d) He was right.

5. What did Socrates encourage people to do?
(a) Follow what they thought was right and develop their talents.
(b) Denounce false gods.
(c) Enjoy their worldly possessions.
(d) Rebel against the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Plato think of Socrates' defense at the trial?

2. According to Socrates,what has not corrupted the youth?

3. According to Socrates, what is his financial situation?

4. What does the Oracle of Delphi have to say about Socrates?

5. According to Xenophon, who are examples of good men Socrates has taught?

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