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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Socrates' Defense.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Socrates say is the best defense he could have?
(a) His cunning and wit.
(b) His fists.
(c) Having done nothing wrong.
(d) A pocketful of money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were Socrates' friends doing that mystified him?

3. According to Socrates,what has not corrupted the youth?

4. Who asked the Oracle at Delphi about Socrates?

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

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