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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 word is used, by Tarrant, to describe Socrates' manner at his trial?
(a) "Aloof."
(b) "Irresponsible."
(c) "Apathetic."
(d) "Flippant."

2. What celestial body is associated with Artemis?
(a) Neptune.
(b) Pluto.
(c) The sun.
(d) The moon.

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

4. According to Euthyphro, the gods only received satisfaction from what?
(a) Saving mortals from peril.
(b) Holy actions.
(c) The happiness of mortals.
(d) Divine service.

5. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?
(a) The notes and pagination.
(b) The content of the dialogues.
(c) The dialogues contained within.
(d) The translation of the dialogues.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Athenian god is associated with the sun?

2. Which of the four dialogues is "The Apology"?

3. Who else disapproved of Euthyphro's decision?

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

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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