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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, The Crito: Chapter 1, Introduction & Crito.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the Socratic dialogues still studied, according to Tarrant?
(a) The information contained in the dialogues is still relevant.
(b) They must be mastered before other important material from the same time period can be studied.
(c) They are challenging for students to comprehend.
(d) Because scholars still don't completely understand them.

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

3. Who went to see the Apollonian Oracle at Delphi?
(a) Plato.
(b) Xenophenes.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Chearephon.

4. What question did Socrates' friend ask of the Oracle?
(a) If Socrates was guilty of the crimes he was accused of committing.
(b) If there was any way to save Socrates.
(c) If there was anyone wiser than Socrates.
(d) If Socrates would be willing to stop his inquiries to avoid a punishment.

5. The people of his city felt that, for Socrates to have survived this battle, it must have taken a great deal of what?
(a) Luck.
(b) Diplomacy.
(c) Courage.
(d) Wisdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates say about the laws of the land during his conversation with Crito?

2. Which Athenian god is associated with the sun?

3. What is the purpose of the notes in Book 1, Chapter 1?

4. What did Socrates expect when he passed into the Underworld, according to his dialogue with Crito?

5. What was Socrates doing when Crito arrived?

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