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

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

3. What does Xenophon argue that Socrates has never done?
(a) Listened to others.
(b) Sacrificed to the gods.
(c) Obeyed laws.
(d) Uttered a heretical word.

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

5. What does Plato think of Socrates' defense at the trial?
(a) He has an arrogant tone.
(b) It is based on falsehoods.
(c) It is utter nonsense.
(d) It echoes his own thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates not encourage his students to do?

2. What does Hermogenes claim could be the outcome of the trial?

3. In the second subsection of Book 1, what does Xenophon deny Socrates has done?

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

5. Who brought the charges against Socrates?

(see the answer key)

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