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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Memoirs of Socrates, Book IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Socrates teach about morality and piety according to Xenophon?
(a) By teaching and following it.
(b) By setting an example of what not to do.
(c) By writing songs.
(d) With complicated metaphors.

2. According to Socrates, what is one way to learn what is right?
(a) By following the laws of the state.
(b) By asking your parents.
(c) By trial and error.
(d) By doing wrong.

3. What does Book 2 show Socrates did?
(a) Encourage people to be violent.
(b) Promote civil unrest.
(c) Commit blasphemy against the gods.
(d) Encourage his friends to be good.

4. What does Socrates do to help people avoid mistakes and to teach others?
(a) He scolds them when they make mistakes.
(b) He improves them through philosophical discussion.
(c) He removes them from society.
(d) He teaches them to lie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Xenophon note about Socrates' prophecy?

2. How does Socrates teach people with good ambitions according to Xenophon in Book 3?

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

4. What does Xenophon argue the city of Athens should do to Socrates?

5. Who asked the Oracle at Delphi about Socrates?

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