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

2. 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.

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

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

5. What forced the jurors to condemn Socrates, according to Xenophon?
(a) The gods.
(b) Socrates' appearance.
(c) Government influence.
(d) Socrates' arrogance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates argue no one has done because of him?

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

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

4. When did Socrates think about his defense?

5. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?

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