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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 Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?
(a) He is extremely sad.
(b) He is trembling.
(c) He is cheerful.
(d) He is overcome with rage.

2. Who does Alcibiades have a discussion with about the nature of law?
(a) Pericles.
(b) Plato.
(c) Xenophon.
(d) Socrates.

3. How does Xenophon end his discussion in subsection 10?
(a) By condemning Socrates as a heretic.
(b) By allowing Socrates to leave.
(c) By questioning his own authority.
(d) By recounting a discussion between Socrates and Diodorus.

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

5. What did Socrates not encourage his students to do?
(a) Join the military.
(b) Read other teachings besides his.
(c) Pay taxes.
(d) Become tyrants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates argue no one has done because of him?

2. How does Xenophon divide the Memoirs of Socrates?

3. How does Socrates argue one can modify someone else's behavior?

4. Why does the Editor present Socrates Defense first?

5. Why does Socrates tell Aristodemus the gods deserve esteem?

(see the answer key)

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