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

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

3. According to Socrates, why was he not introducing new deities?
(a) He had a prophetic dream.
(b) He refused to give a reason.
(c) One of the gods had spoken to him.
(d) He had heard of the new deities from foreigners.

4. Who is Hermogenes' father?
(a) Hipponicus.
(b) Xenophon.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Plato.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Socrates prophesy about in Chapter 1?

4. What does Xenophon note about Socrates' prophecy?

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

(see the answer key)

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