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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Apology: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Apology.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?
(a) Somewhat high.
(b) Somewhat low.
(c) Very low.
(d) Very high.

2. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?
(a) Skilled craftsmen.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Laborers.
(d) Artists.

3. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?
(a) He was overheard questioning an Oracle about her faith.
(b) He wrote a dissertation on the effectiveness of prayer based on responses he received to his inquiries.
(c) He openly praised gods other than the Athenian deities.
(d) It was rumored that he had a "daemon", or an inner voice that was supposedly of divine origin.

4. Which of Aristophenes' works include Socrates?
(a) "The Clouds."
(b) "Memorabilia."
(c) "The Phaedo."
(d) "The Wasteland."

5. What did Socrates say would happen if the jury condemned him?
(a) They would not harm him, but would harm themselves.
(b) He would flee the country and begin philosophizing somewhere else.
(c) He would have his friends avenge him.
(d) He would respectfully accept the punishment they chose for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Xenophon?

2. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?

3. How did Socrates behave when his beliefs were challenged, according to Tarrant?

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

5. How did the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro begin?

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