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

2. What did the gods oppose Socrates doing in his own view?
(a) Working on his defense.
(b) Using force to defend himself.
(c) Showing humility.
(d) Dreaming.

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

4. What is Socrates' view on democracy?
(a) He thought it the best way to run a country.
(b) He had never heard of it.
(c) He thought it needed to be implemented instantly.
(d) He found it silly.

5. What does the author point out about his Socratic writings in Chapter 1?
(a) They are meant to slander Socrates.
(b) He plagiarized large portions of it.
(c) They were written with the express purpose of defending Socrates.
(d) They are not his best work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Socrates decided that made him appear arrogant, according to Xenophon?

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

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

4. How did Socrates benefit his associates and friends?

5. What did Critias and Alcibiades control while under Socrates tutelage?

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