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

2. How does Socrates teach his associates they should act in respect to food, drink, sex, and sleep?
(a) They should fear them.
(b) They should live to excess.
(c) They should be self-disciplined.
(d) They should disregard these vices as unnecessary.

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

4. When did Socrates think about his defense?
(a) All of the time.
(b) For one week in a cell.
(c) For three months prior to the trial.
(d) When he was summoned for the trial.

5. According to Socrates, what is his financial situation?
(a) He owes many debts.
(b) He is a financial hardship to his friends.
(c) He is wealthy beyond necessity.
(d) He is not in debt.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of subsection 3, whom does Socrates advise according to Xenophon?

2. What is free action according to the editor?

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

4. What makes the Memoirs of Socrates hard to date?

5. What does Socrates say should not be avoided completely on the path of liberty?

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