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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. What celestial body is associated with Artemis?
(a) Neptune.
(b) Pluto.
(c) The moon.
(d) The sun.

2. How does Tarrant recommend avoiding confusion based on differences in pagination between the versions?
(a) Use overhead projections or online versions of the book.
(b) Using content as a reference, instead of pagination.
(c) Have everyone work on handouts that are all copied from the same book.
(d) Make sure everyone who is working on the dialogues has the same version.

3. How old was Socrates at the time of his trial?
(a) 63.
(b) 52.
(c) 81.
(d) 70.

4. Who represented Socrates at his trial?
(a) Euthyphro.
(b) Xenophenes.
(c) Plato.
(d) He represented himself.

5. 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) 2nd century C.E.
(d) 9th century C.E.

Short Answer Questions

1. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?

2. Which two figures, in Athenian mythology, are twin siblings?

3. According to what Socrates told the jury, why did he hold dialogues with so many people?

4. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?

5. Socrates demonstrated his loyalty to his city in what capacity?

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