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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. How does Xenophon divide the Memoirs of Socrates?
(a) Into eight books with four chapters each.
(b) He doesn't divide it all.
(c) Directly in half.
(d) Into four books of largely the same length.

2. What is Xenophon explaining at the onset of subsection 4?
(a) An argument he had with Plato.
(b) His role in the trial of Socrates.
(c) Socrates' views on friendship.
(d) Reasons to execute Socrates.

3. What does Meletus claim Socrates caused the youth to do?
(a) Rebel against the government.
(b) Destroy holy relics.
(c) Listen to him and not their parents.
(d) End their own lives.

4. According to Socrates,what has not corrupted the youth?
(a) The texts they have read.
(b) The government.
(c) The food they eat.
(d) His practice of virtue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the gods oppose Socrates doing in his own view?

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

3. How did Socrates benefit his associates and friends?

4. What does Xenophon report he overheard Socrates telling a friend?

5. Who brought the charges against Socrates?

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