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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. When did Socrates think about his defense?
(a) For three months prior to the trial.
(b) For one week in a cell.
(c) All of the time.
(d) When he was summoned for the trial.

2. What does Socrates claim he bears none of although his opponents do?
(a) He bears no false witness.
(b) He bears no burden of proof.
(c) He bears no shame.
(d) He bears no ill will.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Xenophon note about Socrates' prophecy?

2. When in his life is Xenophon reported to have written the memoirs?

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

4. What behavior of Critias and Alcibiades did Socrates not approve of?

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

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