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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 that Socrates has never done?
(a) Sacrificed to the gods.
(b) Uttered a heretical word.
(c) Listened to others.
(d) Obeyed laws.

2. Why does the Editor present Socrates Defense first?
(a) He thought it was too long to be at the end.
(b) He did not place it there; it is at the end.
(c) He believes it is Xenophon's first Socratic dialogue.
(d) He believes it will catch the reader's attention.

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

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

5. What does Meletus claim Socrates caused the youth to do?
(a) Destroy holy relics.
(b) End their own lives.
(c) Listen to him and not their parents.
(d) Rebel against the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?

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

3. How does Xenophon divide the Memoirs of Socrates?

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

5. What did Socrates not encourage his students to do?

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