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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates tell Critobulus he should do to deserve good people in his life?
(a) Ignore the views of the government.
(b) Sacrifice himself to the gods.
(c) Make himself a good man.
(d) Buy his friends.

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

3. What does Socrates do to help people avoid mistakes and to teach others?
(a) He removes them from society.
(b) He scolds them when they make mistakes.
(c) He teaches them to lie.
(d) He improves them through philosophical discussion.

4. How does Socrates view suffering through free action?
(a) It is better than involuntary suffering.
(b) It is better to suffer with others.
(c) You should inflict suffering on others to counteract it.
(d) It is inevitable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates believe is part of living a well-ordered life?

2. What does Book 2 show Socrates did?

3. What does Socrates question Theodote about?

4. What is Socrates' disposition as he is being led away?

5. What is the general point of Book 2?

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