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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. What does the editor believe about the validity of the writings?
(a) The writings are quasi-fictional.
(b) They are completely accurate.
(c) The writings are a hoax.
(d) They are meant to be laughed at.

2. What does Xenophon claim no one should believe about Socrates?
(a) He cared for people.
(b) He made false claims about the divine.
(c) He was an intelligent man.
(d) He made valid points.

3. What is Xenophon explaining at the onset of subsection 4?
(a) An argument he had with Plato.
(b) Reasons to execute Socrates.
(c) His role in the trial of Socrates.
(d) Socrates' views on friendship.

4. What did Meletus see Socrates doing?
(a) Eating on the holy day.
(b) Talking to spies.
(c) Sacrificing to the gods.
(d) Starting to escape.

5. What behavior of Critias and Alcibiades did Socrates not approve of?
(a) Singing in public.
(b) Their use of alcohol.
(c) Performing executions.
(d) Their exotic dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the young man focused on that Socrates questions in book 3?

2. Who does Alcibiades have a discussion with about the nature of law?

3. Socrates wanted his friends to be well-informed on ___________.

4. What does Socrates conclude about the terms right and lawful?

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

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