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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Last Days of Socrates: Chapter 1, Introductory Notes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Socrates pay for his education?
(a) He lectured at universities.
(b) He didn't - he educated himself by talking to learned men.
(c) He tutored the children of rich aristocrats.
(d) He borrowed money from a bank.

2. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?
(a) The layperson.
(b) Serious philosophy scholars.
(c) College and university students.
(d) Teachers and professors.

3. Which two values are often found together in Socratic philosophy?
(a) Wisdom and piety.
(b) Justice and wisdom.
(c) Piety and justice.
(d) Wisdom and strength.

4. How well did the Grecian authors portray Socrates' beliefs?
(a) They attempted to always portray Socrates accurately, with varying degrees of success.
(b) They tried to stick very closely to the beliefs Socrates actually held.
(c) The beliefs held by the characters based on Socrates may not have been similar to Socrates' at all.
(d) They accurately portrayed Socrates' philosophy and logic, but not his beliefs.

5. How many groups of information are in the book's introductory material?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the Socratic dialogues still studied, according to Tarrant?

2. The people of his city felt that, for Socrates to have survived this battle, it must have taken a great deal of what?

3. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?

4. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?

5. Why did Socrates begin his practice of Socratic inquiry?

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