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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. According to Socrates, what is his financial situation?
(a) He is wealthy beyond necessity.
(b) He owes many debts.
(c) He is not in debt.
(d) He is a financial hardship to his friends.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the gods oppose Socrates doing in his own view?

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

3. When did Socrates think about his defense?

4. What does the author point out about his Socratic writings in Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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