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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 were Socrates' friends doing that mystified him?
(a) Praying for his release.
(b) Chanting his name.
(c) Crying as he was led away.
(d) Calling him God.

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

4. Who is Hermogenes' father?
(a) Hipponicus.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Xenophon.
(d) Plato.

5. When did Socrates think about his defense?
(a) When he was summoned for the trial.
(b) For three months prior to the trial.
(c) For one week in a cell.
(d) All of the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author point out about his Socratic writings in Chapter 1?

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

3. According to Socrates,what has not corrupted the youth?

4. According to Socrates, what is his financial situation?

5. What does Socrates emphasize about the outcome of the trial?

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