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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 Socrates emphasize about the outcome of the trial?
(a) He wished to become a martyr.
(b) It was never a fair trial.
(c) The fates would protect him.
(d) Everyone dies eventually.

2. What does Plato think of Socrates' defense at the trial?
(a) He has an arrogant tone.
(b) It is utter nonsense.
(c) It is based on falsehoods.
(d) It echoes his own thoughts.

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

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

5. According to Socrates, what is his financial situation?
(a) He owes many debts.
(b) He is not in debt.
(c) He is wealthy beyond necessity.
(d) He is a financial hardship to his friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Plato compare to Xenophon as a philosopher?

2. What does Xenophon note about Socrates' prophecy?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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