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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. Whom does Socrates claim people should listen to if they are sick?
(a) The gods.
(b) Their parents.
(c) A doctor.
(d) No one.

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

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

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

5. Who brought the charges against Socrates?
(a) The Oracle of Delphi.
(b) The Athenian people led by Meletus.
(c) Plato and his followers.
(d) The Spartans led by Xenophon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Socrates not encourage his students to do?

3. What does Xenophon argue the city of Athens should do to Socrates?

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

5. How did Socrates benefit his associates and friends?

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