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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. Which two values are often found together in Socratic philosophy?
(a) Piety and justice.
(b) Wisdom and strength.
(c) Justice and wisdom.
(d) Wisdom and piety.

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

3. How were the four dialogues in "The Last Days of Socrates" chosen?
(a) They dealt with death as subject matter.
(b) They were written down immediately after Socrates' death.
(c) They were chronologically close to Socrates' death.
(d) They were written down and published shortly before Socrates' death.

4. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?
(a) 3rd century C.E.
(b) 1st century B.C.E.
(c) 2nd century C.E.
(d) 1st century C.E.

5. Who originally arranged these four dialogues in a group?
(a) Tarrant.
(b) Plato.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Thrasyllus.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?

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

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

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