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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 behavior of Critias and Alcibiades did Socrates not approve of?
(a) Their exotic dress.
(b) Performing executions.
(c) Their use of alcohol.
(d) Singing in public.

2. How did Socrates benefit his associates and friends?
(a) Through example and conversation.
(b) He amused them.
(c) He protected them with military power.
(d) He gave them money.

3. What forced the jurors to condemn Socrates, according to Xenophon?
(a) Government influence.
(b) Socrates' appearance.
(c) Socrates' arrogance.
(d) The gods.

4. What is the main theme of the Memoirs?
(a) The ideal of the true good.
(b) Its not what you know; it's who you know.
(c) Socrates is always correct.
(d) God does not exist.

5. What did Socrates believe about the gods that led to his great respect for them?
(a) They were omniscient.
(b) They protected him from harm.
(c) They spoke to him continuously.
(d) He was equal to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Plato compare to Xenophon as a philosopher?

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

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

4. Why does Socrates tell Aristodemus the gods deserve esteem?

5. What does Socrates say is the best defense he could have?

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