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

2. What does Xenophon argue Socrates could not lead people to do?
(a) Completely live in a truly good fashion.
(b) Commit sacrilege.
(c) Work in his garden.
(d) Lead a revolt in Athens.

3. What is Socrates' view on democracy?
(a) He had never heard of it.
(b) He found it silly.
(c) He thought it the best way to run a country.
(d) He thought it needed to be implemented instantly.

4. What does Socrates say is the best defense he could have?
(a) Having done nothing wrong.
(b) His fists.
(c) A pocketful of money.
(d) His cunning and wit.

5. What is the general point of Book 2?
(a) To show Socrates did not corrupt his friends.
(b) To show Socrates as a deity.
(c) To show the weaknesses in Socrates' logic.
(d) To show how Socrates could not be trusted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Xenophon argue the city of Athens should do to Socrates?

3. How does Socrates view suffering through free action?

4. How did Critias and Alcibiades do great damage to Athens?

5. Why does the Editor present Socrates Defense first?

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