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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. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?
(a) Thrace.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Lyceum.
(d) Athens.

2. How did Socrates describe himself?
(a) A purveyor of knowledge.
(b) A professor of truths.
(c) An expert in philosophy.
(d) An inquisitive man.

3. What is "Memorabilia"?
(a) One of Aristophenes' plays.
(b) One of Xenophon's works.
(c) One of Plato's essays.
(d) One of the Socratic dialogues.

4. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?
(a) Two.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

5. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Plato.
(b) The translator.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Professional editors and scholars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the term "epistemology" mean, in philosophy?

2. What celestial body is associated with Artemis?

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

4. Why do variations exist between the translations of the Socratic dialogues?

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

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