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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 editor believe about the validity of the writings?
(a) The writings are a hoax.
(b) The writings are quasi-fictional.
(c) They are completely accurate.
(d) They are meant to be laughed at.

2. What does Socrates say should not be avoided completely on the path of liberty?
(a) Confrontation.
(b) The passions and vices one has.
(c) Reverence to the government.
(d) Violence.

3. What is Xenophon confused by in the first subsection of Book 1?
(a) The accusation that Socrates is guilty of the charges.
(b) The importance of Socrates' trial.
(c) The meaning Socrates is trying to convey.
(d) The military presence surrounding Socrates.

4. What does Socrates say is part of the job of a good general?
(a) Merciless killing.
(b) Spreading the teachings of the gods.
(c) Sacrificing himself to curry favor from the gods.
(d) Securing the happiness of his followers.

5. What does Socrates argue no one has done because of him?
(a) Deserted the army.
(b) Committed treason.
(c) Stopped worshiping the gods.
(d) Died.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Meletus see Socrates doing?

2. What does Socrates praise in a homily to show that he loved virtue?

3. Why did Dionysodorous come to Athens in Book 3?

4. Socrates believes Lamprocles has ample reason to be grateful to _____________.

5. Whom does Socrates reference when illustrating his beliefs on suffering?

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