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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. What are the main charges against Socrates?
(a) Revolutionary writings, murder of three men, and sacrificing too little to the gods.
(b) Not recognizing the gods of the State, introducing new deities, and corrupting the young.
(c) Freeing prisoners from jail, disrespecting the State in public, and theft of money.
(d) Treason against the State, kidnapping of a princess, and defiling a temple.

2. What is the main theme compared to in Chapter 2?
(a) An ancient text of the Phoenicians.
(b) Religious tenets from around the globe.
(c) Being a gentleman.
(d) The golden rule.

3. When in his life is Xenophon reported to have written the memoirs?
(a) It is believed Xenophon wrote them late in his life.
(b) Xenophon reportedly wrote them as a young man.
(c) The memoirs are supposedly written posthumously.
(d) Xenophon did not do the writings himself.

4. What did Meletus see Socrates doing?
(a) Eating on the holy day.
(b) Sacrificing to the gods.
(c) Talking to spies.
(d) Starting to escape.

5. What is free action according to the editor?
(a) An unattainable goal.
(b) Action that chooses good and is not hampered by vice.
(c) Action that leads to free money.
(d) Action done recklessly and quickly.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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