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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) Socrates.
(c) Xenophenes.
(d) Plato.

2. What question did Socrates' friend ask of the Oracle?
(a) If there was anyone wiser than Socrates.
(b) If Socrates was guilty of the crimes he was accused of committing.
(c) If there was any way to save Socrates.
(d) If Socrates would be willing to stop his inquiries to avoid a punishment.

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

4. Why do variations exist between the translations of the Socratic dialogues?
(a) The translations were written by people of varying levels of education.
(b) There were long periods of time between the translations, so some have archaic language.
(c) They are written for different audiences.
(d) There are very few variations, only hair-splitting will reveal the differences.

5. What is the purpose of the notes in Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) To help readers understand difficult words.
(b) To provide extra information for those who are interested.
(c) To help put the information into context.
(d) To provide anecdotes that make the text more interesting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro begin?

2. Socrates claimed that he was questioning Euthyphro for what reason?

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

4. During "The Apology," what does Socrates say about politicians and poets?

5. What was the biggest factor that confused the debate between Socrates and Euthyphro?

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