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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Xenophon end his discussion in subsection 10?
(a) By recounting a discussion between Socrates and Diodorus.
(b) By questioning his own authority.
(c) By allowing Socrates to leave.
(d) By condemning Socrates as a heretic.

2. Who is Hermogenes' father?
(a) Hipponicus.
(b) Xenophon.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

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

4. What does Xenophon report he overheard Socrates telling a friend?
(a) To avoid worshipping the gods.
(b) To not be distressed by poverty.
(c) To work harder.
(d) To always honor the gods.

5. What does Socrates cite for the court to hear?
(a) The laws of Greece.
(b) The words the god spoke to him.
(c) His virtues.
(d) His religious beliefs.

6. What does Xenophon argue Socrates could not lead people to do?
(a) Completely live in a truly good fashion.
(b) Lead a revolt in Athens.
(c) Work in his garden.
(d) Commit sacrilege.

7. What did Critias and Alcibiades control while under Socrates tutelage?
(a) Socrates' finances.
(b) The fate of all of Greece.
(c) Their natural vices.
(d) All the wealth in Athens.

8. What had Socrates decided that made him appear arrogant, according to Xenophon?
(a) He could outwit Xenophon.
(b) Death was better than life.
(c) He was far superior to everyone there.
(d) He could bribe his way out of the trial.

9. Who asked the Oracle at Delphi about Socrates?
(a) Xenophon.
(b) Plato.
(c) Chaerephon.
(d) Meletus.

10. How did Socrates benefit his associates and friends?
(a) Through example and conversation.
(b) He gave them money.
(c) He protected them with military power.
(d) He amused them.

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

12. What does Xenophon argue that Socrates has never done?
(a) Uttered a heretical word.
(b) Sacrificed to the gods.
(c) Obeyed laws.
(d) Listened to others.

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

14. What is Xenophon confused by in the first subsection of Book 1?
(a) The military presence surrounding Socrates.
(b) The meaning Socrates is trying to convey.
(c) The accusation that Socrates is guilty of the charges.
(d) The importance of Socrates' trial.

15. At the start of subsection 7, what does Xenophon relate Socrates has done for his friends?
(a) Provided them with entertainment.
(b) Spoken for them.
(c) Burdened them.
(d) Helped them through difficulties.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brought the charges against Socrates?

2. Socrates claims he is not a slave to __________.

3. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?

4. When in his life is Xenophon reported to have written the memoirs?

5. How do the books show Socrates delivering his message to people?

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