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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 is Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?
(a) He is extremely sad.
(b) He is overcome with rage.
(c) He is trembling.
(d) He is cheerful.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Xenophon argue that Socrates has never done?

2. What did Socrates encourage people to do?

3. What does the Oracle of Delphi have to say about Socrates?

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

5. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?

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