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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. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?
(a) A testament to hard work.
(b) A guide to life.
(c) A pamphlet as opposed to a book.
(d) A work of religious greatness.

2. Socrates claims he is not a slave to __________.
(a) His bodily desires.
(b) The wages of death.
(c) The government.
(d) Any religion.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the editor emphasize should not prevent you from using worldly goods?

5. Why does Socrates tell Aristodemus the gods deserve esteem?

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