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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 didn't - he educated himself by talking to learned men.
(b) He tutored the children of rich aristocrats.
(c) He borrowed money from a bank.
(d) He lectured at universities.

2. Which of the four dialogues did not occur at the same time as the others?
(a) The fourth.
(b) The first.
(c) The third.
(d) The second.

3. According to Book 1, Chapter 1, the oldest existing version of the dialogues is from what century?
(a) 2nd century C.E.
(b) 12th century C.E.
(c) 5th century C.E.
(d) 9th century C.E.

4. Why do variations exist between the translations of the Socratic dialogues?
(a) There were long periods of time between the translations, so some have archaic language.
(b) They are written for different audiences.
(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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Socrates' response when people commented on his wisdom?

3. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?

4. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?

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

(see the answer key)

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