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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 Xenophon argue the city of Athens should do to Socrates?
(a) Execute him.
(b) Banish him from the city.
(c) Praise him for his good deeds.
(d) Revere him as a god.

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

3. Why does Socrates tell Aristodemus the gods deserve esteem?
(a) It was the law to regard them with esteem.
(b) They made sure you had food.
(c) They had given men knowledge and a mind.
(d) The gods told him personally.

4. What does Plato think of Socrates' defense at the trial?
(a) It echoes his own thoughts.
(b) It is based on falsehoods.
(c) It is utter nonsense.
(d) He has an arrogant tone.

5. When in his life is Xenophon reported to have written the memoirs?
(a) The memoirs are supposedly written posthumously.
(b) It is believed Xenophon wrote them late in his life.
(c) Xenophon did not do the writings himself.
(d) Xenophon reportedly wrote them as a young man.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Socrates think about his defense?

2. What did Socrates encourage people to do?

3. Who does Alcibiades have a discussion with about the nature of law?

4. What does Socrates cite for the court to hear?

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

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