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

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

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

4. How does Plato compare to Xenophon as a philosopher?
(a) They are about equal.
(b) Plato is inferior to Xenophon.
(c) Plato is a better philosopher.
(d) They are too similar to compare.

5. Why does the Editor present Socrates Defense first?
(a) He believes it is Xenophon's first Socratic dialogue.
(b) He thought it was too long to be at the end.
(c) He did not place it there; it is at the end.
(d) He believes it will catch the reader's attention.

Short Answer Questions

1. What forced the jurors to condemn Socrates, according to Xenophon?

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

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

4. When did Socrates think about his defense?

5. Socrates claims he is not a slave to __________.

(see the answer key)

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