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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 does Plato think of Socrates' defense at the trial?
(a) He has an arrogant tone.
(b) It echoes his own thoughts.
(c) It is based on falsehoods.
(d) It is utter nonsense.

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

3. What did the gods oppose Socrates doing in his own view?
(a) Working on his defense.
(b) Using force to defend himself.
(c) Dreaming.
(d) Showing humility.

4. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?
(a) A pamphlet as opposed to a book.
(b) A work of religious greatness.
(c) A testament to hard work.
(d) A guide to life.

5. What did Socrates prophesy about in Chapter 1?
(a) His own fate.
(b) Anytus' future.
(c) A victory in battle.
(d) The fall of Greece.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Socrates encourage people to do?

4. Why does Socrates believe he is rich when Antiphon questions his modest lifestyle?

5. Whom does Socrates claim people should listen to if they are sick?

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