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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 did Critias and Alcibiades control while under Socrates tutelage?
(a) The fate of all of Greece.
(b) All the wealth in Athens.
(c) Socrates' finances.
(d) Their natural vices.

2. What is Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?
(a) He is overcome with rage.
(b) He is extremely sad.
(c) He is trembling.
(d) He is cheerful.

3. What did Socrates prophesy about in Chapter 1?
(a) A victory in battle.
(b) His own fate.
(c) Anytus' future.
(d) The fall of Greece.

4. What forced the jurors to condemn Socrates, according to Xenophon?
(a) Socrates' arrogance.
(b) The gods.
(c) Socrates' appearance.
(d) Government influence.

5. What did the gods oppose Socrates doing in his own view?
(a) Showing humility.
(b) Dreaming.
(c) Using force to defend himself.
(d) Working on his defense.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Socrates argue no one has done because of him?

3. How do the books show Socrates delivering his message to people?

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

5. What is the main theme of the Memoirs?

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