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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. What was the biggest factor that confused the debate between Socrates and Euthyphro?
(a) The polytheistic nature of their religion.
(b) Euthyphro's inability to understand Socrates' reasoning.
(c) Euthyphro's education and Socrates' lack thereof.
(d) The lack of a written penal code.

2. What was unsettling, to Socrates, about the conversation he had with Euthyphro?
(a) He realized there was no way to know for sure what the gods wanted.
(b) Euthyphro did not seem to care about Socrates' point of view.
(c) There were some portions of Euthyphro's argument that Socrates had difficulty understanding.
(d) Socrates knew that Euthyphro was going to go ahead with his prosecution, even though Socrates believed it was immoral.

3. How did Socrates pay for his education?
(a) He didn't - he educated himself by talking to learned men.
(b) He borrowed money from a bank.
(c) He tutored the children of rich aristocrats.
(d) He lectured at universities.

4. As a result of his inquiries, Socrates concluded that he was wise in what way?
(a) Enabling others to see the flaws in their reasoning.
(b) The awareness of his own ignorance.
(c) Determining the morality of others' actions.
(d) Helping others to achieve a higher level of self-awareness.

5. Who writes the comments introducing the first dialogue?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Tarrant.
(c) Tredennick.
(d) Plato.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tarrant recommend avoiding confusion based on differences in pagination between the versions?

2. Who was prosecuting Socrates?

3. What is the first of the four dialogues contained in "The Last Days of Socrates"?

4. Approximately how many years ago did the Socratic dialogues take place?

5. What accusation was being leveled against Socrates regarding his relationship with the young men of Athens?

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