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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 Socrates prophesy about in Chapter 1?
(a) His own fate.
(b) A victory in battle.
(c) The fall of Greece.
(d) Anytus' future.

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

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

4. What does Meletus claim Socrates caused the youth to do?
(a) Listen to him and not their parents.
(b) End their own lives.
(c) Rebel against the government.
(d) Destroy holy relics.

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

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

4. What does Socrates claim he bears none of although his opponents do?

5. What is Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?

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