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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 does Socrates emphasize about the outcome of the trial?
(a) The fates would protect him.
(b) He wished to become a martyr.
(c) Everyone dies eventually.
(d) It was never a fair trial.

2. What does the editor emphasize should not prevent you from using worldly goods?
(a) The amount of money you have.
(b) The virtue of self-discipline.
(c) The thoughts of other people.
(d) The government.

3. According to Xenophon, who are examples of good men Socrates has taught?
(a) Pericles and Meletus.
(b) Crito and Cebes.
(c) Plato and himself.
(d) Critias and Alcibiades.

4. What are the standards of virtue as seen by Socrates?
(a) Time management and athletic ability.
(b) Wealth and slave owning.
(c) Wisdom, justice, self-control, and piety.
(d) Patience is the only virtue according to Socrates.

5. Who asked the Oracle at Delphi about Socrates?
(a) Xenophon.
(b) Meletus.
(c) Chaerephon.
(d) Plato.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What additional virtue is Socrates credited with having?

4. What does Xenophon argue the city of Athens should do to Socrates?

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

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