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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who asked the Oracle at Delphi about Socrates?
(a) Plato.
(b) Chaerephon.
(c) Meletus.
(d) Xenophon.

2. Why does Socrates tell Aristodemus the gods deserve esteem?
(a) They had given men knowledge and a mind.
(b) It was the law to regard them with esteem.
(c) The gods told him personally.
(d) They made sure you had food.

3. What does Meletus claim Socrates caused the youth to do?
(a) Listen to him and not their parents.
(b) Rebel against the government.
(c) End their own lives.
(d) Destroy holy relics.

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

5. What does Socrates say is the best defense he could have?
(a) A pocketful of money.
(b) Having done nothing wrong.
(c) His cunning and wit.
(d) His fists.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Xenophon divide the Memoirs of Socrates?

2. Subsection 8 shows Socrates interacting with ___________.

3. What does Socrates say should not be avoided completely on the path of liberty?

4. In the second subsection of Book 1, what does Xenophon deny Socrates has done?

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

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