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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates tell Critobulus he should do to deserve good people in his life?
(a) Ignore the views of the government.
(b) Buy his friends.
(c) Make himself a good man.
(d) Sacrifice himself to the gods.

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

3. What does Socrates do to help Glaucon become a head of state?
(a) Places a bribe on his behalf.
(b) Supports him publicly.
(c) Sacrifices to the gods on his behalf.
(d) Instructs him to become wise.

4. What does Socrates say is part of the job of a good general?
(a) Merciless killing.
(b) Sacrificing himself to curry favor from the gods.
(c) Spreading the teachings of the gods.
(d) Securing the happiness of his followers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of subsection 3, whom does Socrates advise according to Xenophon?

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

3. What does Socrates cite for the court to hear?

4. What forced the jurors to condemn Socrates, according to Xenophon?

5. What does Meletus claim Socrates caused the youth to do?

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