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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. According to what Socrates told the jury, why did he hold dialogues with so many people?
(a) Because he was trying to determine the validity of the Athenian laws.
(b) Because he was dedicated to what he believed was Apollo's will.
(c) Because he wanted to expand his own store of knowledge.
(d) Because he wanted to find out how to interpret the answers of the Oracle.

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

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

4. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?
(a) Somewhat low.
(b) Very high.
(c) Very low.
(d) Somewhat high.

5. What does the term "epistemology" mean, in philosophy?
(a) Using logic to prove an argument.
(b) The love of knowledge.
(c) Proving the inconsistency of another's argument.
(d) The problem of knowledge, and how to acquire it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How were the four dialogues in "The Last Days of Socrates" chosen?

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

4. How did Euthyphro react to Socrates' objections?

5. Socrates was, supposedly, inspired by which of the Athenian deities?

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