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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. How did the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro begin?
(a) Socrates asked Euthyphro if he was the plaintiff or the defendant at his trial.
(b) Socrates asked Euthyphro why he was wearing formal regalia.
(c) Euthyphro asked Socrates why he was at a place where there were trials taking place.
(d) Euthyphro wanted to offer Socrates advice on his defense.

2. How many people were jurors at Socrates' trial?
(a) 25.
(b) 12.
(c) About 500.
(d) About 250.

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

4. Socrates demonstrated his loyalty to his city in what capacity?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Senator.
(c) Headmaster.
(d) Soldier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes the comments introducing the first dialogue?

2. What city was Socrates loyal to?

3. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?

4. According to Book 1, Chapter 1, the oldest existing version of the dialogues is from what century?

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

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