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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 is the main theme compared to in Chapter 2?
(a) Religious tenets from around the globe.
(b) Being a gentleman.
(c) The golden rule.
(d) An ancient text of the Phoenicians.

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

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

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

5. What does the Oracle of Delphi have to say about Socrates?
(a) The Oracle thought he was foolish.
(b) He was not to be trusted.
(c) He was the most free and most prudent of all people.
(d) He needed to be silenced.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hermogenes' father?

2. What is Socrates' view on democracy?

3. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?

4. Socrates claims he is not a slave to __________.

5. What did Socrates encourage people to do?

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