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

2. What is Crito able to use to his advantage in subsection 9?
(a) His friendship with Archedemus.
(b) His telepathic powers.
(c) His extreme strength.
(d) His social status.

3. What is free action according to the editor?
(a) An unattainable goal.
(b) Action that chooses good and is not hampered by vice.
(c) Action done recklessly and quickly.
(d) Action that leads to free money.

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

5. What did Socrates believe about the gods that led to his great respect for them?
(a) They spoke to him continuously.
(b) They were omniscient.
(c) He was equal to them.
(d) They protected him from harm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Socrates decided that made him appear arrogant, according to Xenophon?

2. What does Socrates praise in a homily to show that he loved virtue?

3. According to Socrates,what has not corrupted the youth?

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

5. Why does the Editor present Socrates Defense first?

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