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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. When in his life is Xenophon reported to have written the memoirs?
(a) The memoirs are supposedly written posthumously.
(b) Xenophon did not do the writings himself.
(c) Xenophon reportedly wrote them as a young man.
(d) It is believed Xenophon wrote them late in his life.

2. According to Xenophon, who are examples of good men Socrates has taught?
(a) Pericles and Meletus.
(b) Crito and Cebes.
(c) Critias and Alcibiades.
(d) Plato and himself.

3. Whom does Socrates claim people should listen to if they are sick?
(a) Their parents.
(b) No one.
(c) A doctor.
(d) The gods.

4. What does Critobulus worry about good men?
(a) They are deceiving the world.
(b) They have malicious intentions.
(c) They are only good due to wealth.
(d) They often quarrel and treat each other poorly.

5. How does Socrates argue one can modify someone else's behavior?
(a) By deserting them.
(b) By providing behavior incentives.
(c) By ignoring them until they change.
(d) By force.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates teach his associates they should act in respect to food, drink, sex, and sleep?

2. What is Crito able to use to his advantage in subsection 9?

3. What does Socrates emphasize about the outcome of the trial?

4. What does Xenophon argue that Socrates has never done?

5. Who brought the charges against Socrates?

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