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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Memoirs of Socrates, Book II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the problem with the refugees Aristarchus is housing?
(a) They refuse to bathe.
(b) They do not work.
(c) They are drunk all of the time.
(d) They are a rowdy bunch.

2. What are the main charges against Socrates?
(a) Revolutionary writings, murder of three men, and sacrificing too little to the gods.
(b) Treason against the State, kidnapping of a princess, and defiling a temple.
(c) Freeing prisoners from jail, disrespecting the State in public, and theft of money.
(d) Not recognizing the gods of the State, introducing new deities, and corrupting the young.

3. What had Socrates decided that made him appear arrogant, according to Xenophon?
(a) He was far superior to everyone there.
(b) He could bribe his way out of the trial.
(c) He could outwit Xenophon.
(d) Death was better than life.

4. What did Socrates believe about the gods that led to his great respect for them?
(a) They were omniscient.
(b) He was equal to them.
(c) They spoke to him continuously.
(d) They protected him from harm.

5. What does Xenophon report he overheard Socrates telling a friend?
(a) To not be distressed by poverty.
(b) To avoid worshipping the gods.
(c) To work harder.
(d) To always honor the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Subsection 8 shows Socrates interacting with ___________.

2. What does the editor believe about the validity of the writings?

3. What is Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?

4. Why does Socrates believe he is rich when Antiphon questions his modest lifestyle?

5. What is free action according to the editor?

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