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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. In subsection 10, Socrates talks to _____________to show he cares for their interests.
(a) Teachers.
(b) Beggars.
(c) Generals.
(d) Craftsmen.

2. What does Aristippus try to trap Socrates into claiming?
(a) He should be a general.
(b) Evil is the only true good.
(c) Something conditionally good is unqualified good.
(d) He is a god.

3. What additional virtue is Socrates credited with having?
(a) The ability to teach others.
(b) He is a brilliant alchemist.
(c) The ability to perform magic.
(d) The virtue of silence.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say is the best defense he could have?

2. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?

3. What does Socrates praise in a homily to show that he loved virtue?

4. What does Socrates say should not be avoided completely on the path of liberty?

5. What did Socrates not encourage his students to do?

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