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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Socrates prophesy about in Chapter 1?
(a) Anytus' future.
(b) A victory in battle.
(c) His own fate.
(d) The fall of Greece.

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

3. Why does the Editor present Socrates Defense first?
(a) He thought it was too long to be at the end.
(b) He did not place it there; it is at the end.
(c) He believes it is Xenophon's first Socratic dialogue.
(d) He believes it will catch the reader's attention.

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

5. What is Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?
(a) He is extremely sad.
(b) He is overcome with rage.
(c) He is cheerful.
(d) He is trembling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Critobulus worry about good men?

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

3. What does the editor emphasize should not prevent you from using worldly goods?

4. What was the person Socrates chided upset about?

5. What does Socrates say will allow Antisthenes to gain the needed capacities?

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