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

2. What are the standards of virtue as seen by Socrates?
(a) Wisdom, justice, self-control, and piety.
(b) Wealth and slave owning.
(c) Time management and athletic ability.
(d) Patience is the only virtue according to Socrates.

3. What did Socrates not encourage his students to do?
(a) Read other teachings besides his.
(b) Pay taxes.
(c) Join the military.
(d) Become tyrants.

4. Who is Hermogenes' father?
(a) Plato.
(b) Hipponicus.
(c) Xenophon.
(d) Socrates.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Xenophon argue that Socrates has never done?

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

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

4. What does the author point out about his Socratic writings in Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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