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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 had Socrates decided that made him appear arrogant, according to Xenophon?
(a) He could bribe his way out of the trial.
(b) Death was better than life.
(c) He was far superior to everyone there.
(d) He could outwit Xenophon.

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

5. According to Socrates,what has not corrupted the youth?
(a) The food they eat.
(b) The texts they have read.
(c) His practice of virtue.
(d) The government.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Socrates claim people should listen to if they are sick?

3. What are the main charges against Socrates?

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

5. What does Socrates say is the best defense he could have?

(see the answer key)

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