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

2. What does Socrates teach Crito in subsection 9?
(a) How to escape from prison.
(b) A new recipe for wine.
(c) How to find refuge from social interaction.
(d) How to sing.

3. What does Plato think of Socrates' defense at the trial?
(a) It echoes his own thoughts.
(b) He has an arrogant tone.
(c) It is utter nonsense.
(d) It is based on falsehoods.

4. What is Socrates talking to Nicomachides about at the start of subsection 4?
(a) Who the people appointed for a general.
(b) The unfairness of slavery.
(c) The state of politics.
(d) His dying wish.

5. In subsection 10, Socrates talks to _____________to show he cares for their interests.
(a) Beggars.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Craftsmen.
(d) Generals.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Socrates benefit his associates and friends?

2. What does Xenophon argue Socrates could not lead people to do?

3. Whom does Socrates claim people should listen to if they are sick?

4. What does Socrates tell Critobulus he should do to deserve good people in his life?

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

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