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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. How did Critias and Alcibiades do great damage to Athens?
(a) Committing treason.
(b) As oligarchs.
(c) Releasing animals from their cages.
(d) They started a fire.

2. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?
(a) A guide to life.
(b) A testament to hard work.
(c) A pamphlet as opposed to a book.
(d) A work of religious greatness.

3. According to Socrates, what is his financial situation?
(a) He is not in debt.
(b) He owes many debts.
(c) He is wealthy beyond necessity.
(d) He is a financial hardship to his friends.

4. How does Plato compare to Xenophon as a philosopher?
(a) They are too similar to compare.
(b) Plato is inferior to Xenophon.
(c) Plato is a better philosopher.
(d) They are about equal.

5. What does Xenophon argue Socrates could not lead people to do?
(a) Lead a revolt in Athens.
(b) Completely live in a truly good fashion.
(c) Commit sacrilege.
(d) Work in his garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?

2. What were Socrates' friends doing that mystified him?

3. What did Meletus see Socrates doing?

4. How do the books show Socrates delivering his message to people?

5. What does Socrates emphasize about the outcome of the trial?

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