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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. Who asked the Oracle at Delphi about Socrates?
(a) Plato.
(b) Chaerephon.
(c) Meletus.
(d) Xenophon.

2. What does the editor believe about the validity of the writings?
(a) The writings are a hoax.
(b) They are completely accurate.
(c) The writings are quasi-fictional.
(d) They are meant to be laughed at.

3. What does Socrates emphasize about the outcome of the trial?
(a) He wished to become a martyr.
(b) The fates would protect him.
(c) Everyone dies eventually.
(d) It was never a fair trial.

4. What is Xenophon confused by in the first subsection of Book 1?
(a) The importance of Socrates' trial.
(b) The meaning Socrates is trying to convey.
(c) The accusation that Socrates is guilty of the charges.
(d) The military presence surrounding Socrates.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates tell Critobulus should be valued above all else?

2. How do the books show Socrates delivering his message to people?

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

4. Socrates claims he is not a slave to __________.

5. When did Socrates think about his defense?

(see the answer key)

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