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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. According to Socrates, why was he not introducing new deities?
(a) One of the gods had spoken to him.
(b) He had a prophetic dream.
(c) He refused to give a reason.
(d) He had heard of the new deities from foreigners.

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

3. What does the author point out about his Socratic writings in Chapter 1?
(a) They were written with the express purpose of defending Socrates.
(b) They are not his best work.
(c) They are meant to slander Socrates.
(d) He plagiarized large portions of it.

4. What does Socrates tell Critobulus he should do to deserve good people in his life?
(a) Buy his friends.
(b) Make himself a good man.
(c) Ignore the views of the government.
(d) Sacrifice himself to the gods.

5. What does Hermogenes claim could be the outcome of the trial?
(a) Socrates could confess despite his innocence.
(b) Socrates could be convicted.
(c) Socrates could be guilty of something else.
(d) A hopeless deadlock among the jurors.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Socrates, what is his financial situation?

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

4. Socrates believes Lamprocles has ample reason to be grateful to _____________.

5. What is free action according to the editor?

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