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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. What is "Memorabilia"?
(a) One of Aristophenes' plays.
(b) One of Plato's essays.
(c) One of the Socratic dialogues.
(d) One of Xenophon's works.

2. Which of the four dialogues is "The Apology"?
(a) First.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Second.
(d) Third.

3. According to his conversation with Euthyphro, how did Socrates feel about the charges being brought against him?
(a) He felt that the accusations made against him were major.
(b) He was not worried about the outcome of the trial because he knew that he was innocent.
(c) Socrates doesn't mention the charges to Euthyphro.
(d) He was unconcerned because the charges, to him, were minor.

4. Who was Euthyphro prosecuting?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His uncle.

5. Why do variations exist between the translations of the Socratic dialogues?
(a) They are written for different audiences.
(b) There were long periods of time between the translations, so some have archaic language.
(c) The translations were written by people of varying levels of education.
(d) There are very few variations, only hair-splitting will reveal the differences.

Short Answer Questions

1. The victim of the crime committed by Euthyphro's relative had committed what crime himself?

2. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?

3. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?

4. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?

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

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