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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Socrates' Defense.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. According to Socrates, why was he not introducing new deities?
(a) He had a prophetic dream.
(b) One of the gods had spoken to him.
(c) He had heard of the new deities from foreigners.
(d) He refused to give a reason.
2. Socrates claims he is not a slave to __________.
(a) The government.
(b) Any religion.
(c) The wages of death.
(d) His bodily desires.
3. Who is Hermogenes' father?
(a) Plato.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Xenophon.
(d) Hipponicus.
4. Why does the Editor present Socrates Defense first?
(a) He believes it is Xenophon's first Socratic dialogue.
(b) He thought it was too long to be at the end.
(c) He did not place it there; it is at the end.
(d) He believes it will catch the reader's attention.
5. When did Socrates think about his defense?
(a) For one week in a cell.
(b) All of the time.
(c) For three months prior to the trial.
(d) When he was summoned for the trial.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Socrates cite for the court to hear?
2. According to Socrates, what is his financial situation?
3. What does the author point out about his Socratic writings in Chapter 1?
4. What did Socrates prophesy about in Chapter 1?
5. According to Socrates,what has not corrupted the youth?
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