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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Memoirs of Socrates, Book I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Socrates believe about the gods that led to his great respect for them?
(a) They were omniscient.
(b) He was equal to them.
(c) They protected him from harm.
(d) They spoke to him continuously.

2. What did Critias and Alcibiades control while under Socrates tutelage?
(a) Socrates' finances.
(b) All the wealth in Athens.
(c) Their natural vices.
(d) The fate of all of Greece.

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

4. How does Xenophon divide the Memoirs of Socrates?
(a) He doesn't divide it all.
(b) Into four books of largely the same length.
(c) Into eight books with four chapters each.
(d) Directly in half.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Critias and Alcibiades do great damage to Athens?

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

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

4. What does the Oracle of Delphi have to say about Socrates?

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

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