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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. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?
(a) College and university students.
(b) The layperson.
(c) Serious philosophy scholars.
(d) Teachers and professors.

2. How well did the Grecian authors portray Socrates' beliefs?
(a) They tried to stick very closely to the beliefs Socrates actually held.
(b) They accurately portrayed Socrates' philosophy and logic, but not his beliefs.
(c) The beliefs held by the characters based on Socrates may not have been similar to Socrates' at all.
(d) They attempted to always portray Socrates accurately, with varying degrees of success.

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

4. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?
(a) Supernatural intellect.
(b) Other-worldiness.
(c) Spirituality.
(d) Generosity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?

2. How did Grecian authors use Socrates' character?

3. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?

4. How did Socrates pay for his education?

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

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