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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 the editor emphasize should not prevent you from using worldly goods?
(a) The amount of money you have.
(b) The virtue of self-discipline.
(c) The government.
(d) The thoughts of other people.

2. How did Critias and Alcibiades do great damage to Athens?
(a) Releasing animals from their cages.
(b) As oligarchs.
(c) Committing treason.
(d) They started a fire.

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

4. What is Xenophon explaining at the onset of subsection 4?
(a) An argument he had with Plato.
(b) His role in the trial of Socrates.
(c) Reasons to execute Socrates.
(d) Socrates' views on friendship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When in his life is Xenophon reported to have written the memoirs?

2. What did Critias and Alcibiades control while under Socrates tutelage?

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

4. What behavior of Critias and Alcibiades did Socrates not approve of?

5. What did Socrates believe about the gods that led to his great respect for them?

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