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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first of the four dialogues contained in "The Last Days of Socrates"?
(a) The Crito.
(b) The Apology.
(c) The Euthyphro.
(d) The Phaedo.

2. What did Socrates learn as a result of his dialogue with Euthyphro?
(a) He didn't know what was holy or how to determine what was holy.
(b) He knew how to evaluate the holiness of his own actions, but not those of others.
(c) It was impossible to convince someone that their actions were immoral or unethical if they felt that they were doing the right thing.
(d) He was more intelligent than Euthyphro and couldn't learn anything from him.

3. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?
(a) College and university students.
(b) Serious philosophy scholars.
(c) The layperson.
(d) Teachers and professors.

4. According to Socrates, why did he begin questioning the answer of the Oracle at Delphi?
(a) Because he felt that the Oracle's answer had been misinterpreted.
(b) Because he wanted to confirm that his friend had told him the truth.
(c) Because he did not believe in the authority of the Athenian gods.
(d) Because he felt that the Oracle's answer was incorrect.

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

6. What did Socrates say would happen if the jury condemned him?
(a) He would flee the country and begin philosophizing somewhere else.
(b) He would respectfully accept the punishment they chose for him.
(c) He would have his friends avenge him.
(d) They would not harm him, but would harm themselves.

7. Which Athenian god is associated with the sun?
(a) Hermes.
(b) Ares.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

8. How many groups of information are in the book's introductory material?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

9. Why didn't Socrates obtain a higher education?
(a) No colleges or universities existed at the time.
(b) He didn't have the right political connections.
(c) He couldn't afford it.
(d) He wasn't accepted to the University.

10. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?
(a) He wanted to be involved in politics, but wasn't educated enough.
(b) His beliefs were not widely accepted.
(c) He proved the ignorance of a politically important person.
(d) He manipulated politicians into conflicts with one another.

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

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

13. 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) Make sure everyone who is working on the dialogues has the same version.
(d) Have everyone work on handouts that are all copied from the same book.

14. Socrates demonstrated his loyalty to his city in what capacity?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Senator.
(c) Headmaster.
(d) Soldier.

15. Socrates was, supposedly, inspired by which of the Athenian deities?
(a) Athena.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Apollo.
(d) None of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?

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

3. What city was Socrates loyal to?

4. What was Socrates' response when people commented on his wisdom?

5. What was unsettling, to Socrates, about the conversation he had with Euthyphro?

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