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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. Whom does Socrates claim people should listen to if they are sick?
(a) Their parents.
(b) A doctor.
(c) No one.
(d) The gods.

2. What does Socrates claim he bears none of although his opponents do?
(a) He bears no ill will.
(b) He bears no burden of proof.
(c) He bears no false witness.
(d) He bears no shame.

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

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

5. What does Socrates say is the best defense he could have?
(a) His fists.
(b) Having done nothing wrong.
(c) A pocketful of money.
(d) His cunning and wit.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Hermogenes claim could be the outcome of the trial?

4. What does the Oracle of Delphi have to say about Socrates?

5. What does Socrates cite for the court to hear?

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