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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 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) Work in his garden.
(d) Commit sacrilege.

2. What does the editor believe about the validity of the writings?
(a) They are completely accurate.
(b) The writings are a hoax.
(c) They are meant to be laughed at.
(d) The writings are quasi-fictional.

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

4. Who asked the Oracle at Delphi about Socrates?
(a) Xenophon.
(b) Plato.
(c) Chaerephon.
(d) Meletus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates argue no one has done because of him?

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

3. What is the main theme of the Memoirs?

4. What did Socrates believe about the gods that led to his great respect for them?

5. What did Meletus see Socrates doing?

(see the answer key)

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