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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Socrates believe he is rich when Antiphon questions his modest lifestyle?
(a) The money he has hidden.
(b) The notoriety he has attained.
(c) His philosophical pursuits.
(d) He has the favor of the gods.

2. In the second subsection of Book 1, what does Xenophon deny Socrates has done?
(a) Met the Oracle of Delphi.
(b) Spoke to the gods.
(c) Bribed him for protection.
(d) Had a negative effect on the youth.

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Socrates tell Aristodemus the gods deserve esteem?
(a) They had given men knowledge and a mind.
(b) They made sure you had food.
(c) It was the law to regard them with esteem.
(d) The gods told him personally.

8. What did Socrates not encourage his students to do?
(a) Join the military.
(b) Pay taxes.
(c) Read other teachings besides his.
(d) Become tyrants.

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

10. What is the problem with the refugees Aristarchus is housing?
(a) They refuse to bathe.
(b) They do not work.
(c) They are drunk all of the time.
(d) They are a rowdy bunch.

11. What does Socrates say should not be avoided completely on the path of liberty?
(a) Reverence to the government.
(b) Violence.
(c) Confrontation.
(d) The passions and vices one has.

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

13. When in his life is Xenophon reported to have written the memoirs?
(a) The memoirs are supposedly written posthumously.
(b) Xenophon did not do the writings himself.
(c) It is believed Xenophon wrote them late in his life.
(d) Xenophon reportedly wrote them as a young man.

14. How do the books show Socrates delivering his message to people?
(a) He uses a series of paintings.
(b) He writes people letters.
(c) He uses homilies to deliver his message.
(d) He delivers his message through song.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the editor emphasize should not prevent you from using worldly goods?

2. What did Critias and Alcibiades control while under Socrates tutelage?

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

4. At the start of subsection 7, what does Xenophon relate Socrates has done for his friends?

5. What does Socrates believe most people undervalue?

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