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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. 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 needed to be silenced.
(d) He was the most free and most prudent of all people.

2. According to Socrates,what has not corrupted the youth?
(a) The food they eat.
(b) The government.
(c) His practice of virtue.
(d) The texts they have read.

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

4. What had Socrates decided that made him appear arrogant, according to Xenophon?
(a) Death was better than life.
(b) He was far superior to everyone there.
(c) He could outwit Xenophon.
(d) He could bribe his way out of the trial.

5. What does Socrates cite for the court to hear?
(a) The words the god spoke to him.
(b) His religious beliefs.
(c) The laws of Greece.
(d) His virtues.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Socrates claim people should listen to if they are sick?

2. What does Meletus claim Socrates caused the youth to do?

3. What does Socrates claim he bears none of although his opponents do?

4. Who is Hermogenes' father?

5. What are the main charges against Socrates?

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