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

2. What is Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?
(a) He is cheerful.
(b) He is trembling.
(c) He is overcome with rage.
(d) He is extremely sad.

3. What did Meletus see Socrates doing?
(a) Eating on the holy day.
(b) Talking to spies.
(c) Starting to escape.
(d) Sacrificing to the gods.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Xenophon note about Socrates' prophecy?

3. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?

4. What did Socrates prophesy about in Chapter 1?

5. Who is Hermogenes' father?

(see the answer key)

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