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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 Hermogenes claim could be the outcome of the trial?
(a) Socrates could be guilty of something else.
(b) Socrates could be convicted.
(c) A hopeless deadlock among the jurors.
(d) Socrates could confess despite his innocence.

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

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

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

5. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?
(a) A pamphlet as opposed to a book.
(b) A guide to life.
(c) A work of religious greatness.
(d) A testament to hard work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Plato think of Socrates' defense at the trial?

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

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

4. What does Xenophon note about Socrates' prophecy?

5. What had Socrates decided that made him appear arrogant, according to Xenophon?

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