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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. Ultimately, what is Socrates' Defense?
(a) A guide to life.
(b) A work of religious greatness.
(c) A pamphlet as opposed to a book.
(d) A testament to hard work.

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

3. Whom does Socrates claim people should listen to if they are sick?
(a) The gods.
(b) Their parents.
(c) No one.
(d) A doctor.

4. According to Socrates, why was he not introducing new deities?
(a) He had a prophetic dream.
(b) He had heard of the new deities from foreigners.
(c) One of the gods had spoken to him.
(d) He refused to give a reason.

5. Socrates claims he is not a slave to __________.
(a) The government.
(b) The wages of death.
(c) His bodily desires.
(d) Any religion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Plato think of Socrates' defense at the trial?

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

4. What does Socrates emphasize about the outcome of the trial?

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

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