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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. 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 lectured at universities.
(d) He tutored the children of rich aristocrats.

2. Where was the battle that Socrates miraculously survived?
(a) Thrace.
(b) Lyceum.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Athens.

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

4. According to Book 1, Chapter 1, the oldest existing version of the dialogues is from what century?
(a) 12th century C.E.
(b) 5th century C.E.
(c) 9th century C.E.
(d) 2nd century C.E.

5. Which of the four dialogues is "The Apology"?
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) First.
(d) Fourth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates say would happen if the jury condemned him?

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

3. Why didn't Socrates obtain a higher education?

4. What aspect of the afterlife did Socrates claim to look forward to?

5. How old was Socrates at the time of his trial?

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