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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 the Oracle of Delphi have to say about Socrates?
(a) He needed to be silenced.
(b) He was not to be trusted.
(c) He was the most free and most prudent of all people.
(d) The Oracle thought he was foolish.

2. What is the main theme compared to in Chapter 2?
(a) An ancient text of the Phoenicians.
(b) Religious tenets from around the globe.
(c) The golden rule.
(d) Being a gentleman.

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

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

5. What is Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?
(a) He is cheerful.
(b) He is trembling.
(c) He is extremely sad.
(d) He is overcome with rage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What behavior of Critias and Alcibiades did Socrates not approve of?

2. What is Xenophon explaining at the onset of subsection 4?

3. What does Socrates teach Crito in subsection 9?

4. What are the standards of virtue as seen by Socrates?

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

(see the answer key)

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