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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 does Plato think of Socrates' defense at the trial?
(a) He has an arrogant tone.
(b) It is based on falsehoods.
(c) It is utter nonsense.
(d) It echoes his own thoughts.

2. Why does the Editor present Socrates Defense first?
(a) He believes it will catch the reader's attention.
(b) He did not place it there; it is at the end.
(c) He believes it is Xenophon's first Socratic dialogue.
(d) He thought it was too long to be at the end.

3. What did Socrates encourage people to do?
(a) Rebel against the government.
(b) Follow what they thought was right and develop their talents.
(c) Enjoy their worldly possessions.
(d) Denounce false gods.

4. How do the books show Socrates delivering his message to people?
(a) He delivers his message through song.
(b) He uses homilies to deliver his message.
(c) He uses a series of paintings.
(d) He writes people letters.

5. In the second subsection of Book 1, what does Xenophon deny Socrates has done?
(a) Spoke to the gods.
(b) Bribed him for protection.
(c) Met the Oracle of Delphi.
(d) Had a negative effect on the youth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Critias and Alcibiades do great damage to Athens?

2. What does Socrates claim he bears none of although his opponents do?

3. Why does Socrates tell Aristodemus the gods deserve esteem?

4. Who does Alcibiades have a discussion with about the nature of law?

5. According to Xenophon, who are examples of good men Socrates has taught?

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