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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 had Socrates decided that made him appear arrogant, according to Xenophon?
(a) He was far superior to everyone there.
(b) He could bribe his way out of the trial.
(c) He could outwit Xenophon.
(d) Death was better than life.

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

3. What does Meletus claim Socrates caused the youth to do?
(a) End their own lives.
(b) Destroy holy relics.
(c) Listen to him and not their parents.
(d) Rebel against the government.

4. What additional virtue is Socrates credited with having?
(a) The virtue of silence.
(b) He is a brilliant alchemist.
(c) The ability to perform magic.
(d) The ability to teach others.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?

2. How does Xenophon divide the Memoirs of Socrates?

3. According to Socrates,what has not corrupted the youth?

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

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

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