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

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

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

4. What does the editor believe about the validity of the writings?
(a) The writings are quasi-fictional.
(b) They are completely accurate.
(c) The writings are a hoax.
(d) They are meant to be laughed at.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main theme compared to in Chapter 2?

2. In the second subsection of Book 1, what does Xenophon deny Socrates has done?

3. When did Socrates think about his defense?

4. When in his life is Xenophon reported to have written the memoirs?

5. What additional virtue is Socrates credited with having?

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