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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Memoirs of Socrates, Book II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Socrates believe about the gods that led to his great respect for them?
(a) He was equal to them.
(b) They were omniscient.
(c) They spoke to him continuously.
(d) They protected him from harm.

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 does Socrates believe most people undervalue?
(a) Their friends.
(b) Their civic duty.
(c) Religion.
(d) A hard day's work.

4. What did Socrates not encourage his students to do?
(a) Become tyrants.
(b) Pay taxes.
(c) Read other teachings besides his.
(d) Join the military.

5. Why does Socrates believe he is rich when Antiphon questions his modest lifestyle?
(a) The money he has hidden.
(b) He has the favor of the gods.
(c) His philosophical pursuits.
(d) The notoriety he has attained.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the second subsection of Book 1, what does Xenophon deny Socrates has done?

2. What does Xenophon discuss with Critobulus in Subsection 6?

3. What does Socrates argue no one has done because of him?

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

5. Who brought the charges against Socrates?

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