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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. Whom is Lamprocles becoming angry with that causes Socrates to teach him?
(a) The gods.
(b) The government.
(c) His brother.
(d) His mother.

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

3. What does Socrates say should not be avoided completely on the path of liberty?
(a) Reverence to the government.
(b) Violence.
(c) Confrontation.
(d) The passions and vices one has.

4. Who does Alcibiades have a discussion with about the nature of law?
(a) Xenophon.
(b) Plato.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Pericles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Critobulus worry about good men?

2. Why does the Editor present Socrates Defense first?

3. Whom does Socrates claim people should listen to if they are sick?

4. What does the editor emphasize should not prevent you from using worldly goods?

5. What does Socrates tell Critobulus he should do to deserve good people in his life?

(see the answer key)

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