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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. How does Xenophon divide the Memoirs of Socrates?
(a) Into eight books with four chapters each.
(b) Into four books of largely the same length.
(c) Directly in half.
(d) He doesn't divide it all.

2. 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.

3. What is free action according to the editor?
(a) Action that chooses good and is not hampered by vice.
(b) Action that leads to free money.
(c) Action done recklessly and quickly.
(d) An unattainable goal.

4. What does Xenophon note about Socrates' prophecy?
(a) The time it was made.
(b) He was right.
(c) The outcome is yet unknown.
(d) He does not believe him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who brought the charges against Socrates?

4. According to Socrates, why was he not introducing new deities?

5. What were Socrates' friends doing that mystified him?

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