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

2. What does Socrates argue no one has done because of him?
(a) Stopped worshiping the gods.
(b) Died.
(c) Deserted the army.
(d) Committed treason.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Meletus see Socrates doing?

3. What had Socrates decided that made him appear arrogant, according to Xenophon?

4. What are the main charges against Socrates?

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

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