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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. Who went to see the Apollonian Oracle at Delphi?
(a) Chearephon.
(b) Xenophenes.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

2. Socrates claimed that he was questioning Euthyphro for what reason?
(a) Because he wanted Euthyphro to make the best decision for his circumstances.
(b) Because he wanted Euthyphro to see the error of his decision.
(c) Because he wanted to learn from Euthyphro.
(d) Because he just wanted to have an intellectual debate.

3. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Laborers.
(c) Artists.
(d) Skilled craftsmen.

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

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. Why are the Socratic dialogues still studied, according to Tarrant?

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

3. Who represented Socrates at his trial?

4. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?

5. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?

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