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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. According to Xenophon, who are examples of good men Socrates has taught?
(a) Critias and Alcibiades.
(b) Crito and Cebes.
(c) Pericles and Meletus.
(d) Plato and himself.

2. What does Socrates emphasize about the outcome of the trial?
(a) It was never a fair trial.
(b) Everyone dies eventually.
(c) The fates would protect him.
(d) He wished to become a martyr.

3. 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.

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

5. What behavior of Critias and Alcibiades did Socrates not approve of?
(a) Singing in public.
(b) Performing executions.
(c) Their exotic dress.
(d) Their use of alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who brought the charges against Socrates?

3. According to Socrates, what is his financial situation?

4. What is the main theme compared to in Chapter 2?

5. What are the standards of virtue as seen by Socrates?

(see the answer key)

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