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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 Critobulus worry about good men?
(a) They have malicious intentions.
(b) They often quarrel and treat each other poorly.
(c) They are deceiving the world.
(d) They are only good due to wealth.

2. What does Xenophon note about Socrates' prophecy?
(a) The outcome is yet unknown.
(b) He does not believe him.
(c) The time it was made.
(d) He was right.

3. Who brought the charges against Socrates?
(a) Plato and his followers.
(b) The Athenian people led by Meletus.
(c) The Oracle of Delphi.
(d) The Spartans led by Xenophon.

4. In the second subsection of Book 1, what does Xenophon deny Socrates has done?
(a) Had a negative effect on the youth.
(b) Bribed him for protection.
(c) Spoke to the gods.
(d) Met the Oracle of Delphi.

5. What did Socrates encourage people to do?
(a) Denounce false gods.
(b) Enjoy their worldly possessions.
(c) Rebel against the government.
(d) Follow what they thought was right and develop their talents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Socrates reference when illustrating his beliefs on suffering?

2. What does Meletus claim Socrates caused the youth to do?

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

4. What are the main charges against Socrates?

5. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?

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