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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Socrates praise in a homily to show that he loved virtue?
(a) The Greek government.
(b) The value of self-discipline.
(c) The sunshine.
(d) Money and power.

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

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

5. How did Critias and Alcibiades do great damage to Athens?
(a) They started a fire.
(b) Committing treason.
(c) As oligarchs.
(d) Releasing animals from their cages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Socrates claim people should listen to if they are sick?

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

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

4. What did Socrates prophesy about in Chapter 1?

5. What makes the Memoirs of Socrates hard to date?

(see the answer key)

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