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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?
(a) He acquiesced to Socrates' reasoning and changed his mind.
(b) He retained the same level of confidence in his decision.
(c) He became more confident in his decision.
(d) He began to lose confidence in his decision.

3. Why did Socrates begin his practice of Socratic inquiry?
(a) To determine the guilt or innocence of a suspected criminal.
(b) To help people gain greater insight into their own characters.
(c) To help students prepare for examinations.
(d) To engage learned men in conversation.

4. How did Socrates pay for his education?
(a) He lectured at universities.
(b) He didn't - he educated himself by talking to learned men.
(c) He tutored the children of rich aristocrats.
(d) He borrowed money from a bank.

5. What happened at the end of the dialogue between Euthyphro and Socrates?
(a) Despite wanting to continue the discussion, Socrates was called to trial.
(b) Euthyphro was unsettled and didn't want to talk to Socrates anymore.
(c) Socrates became frustrated that he couldn't get through to Euthyphro.
(d) They unearthed a circular argument, and Euthyphro ended the discussion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "apology" mean, in the context of the dialogue of that name?

2. How many groups of information are in the book's introductory material?

3. Which of the four dialogues is "The Apology"?

4. Who was Xenophon?

5. Who went to see the Apollonian Oracle at Delphi?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Euthyphro at the courthouse when Socrates is there?

2. What evidence is presented to support the prosecution of Socrates?

3. In the context of the dialogue of the same name, what does "apology" mean?

4. What does Socrates say about his own wisdom?

5. What was the outcome of Socrates' trial?

6. What is Socrates' objection to Euthyphro's decision, and how does Euthyphro respond to that objection?

7. What does Tarrant warn readers about, regarding Socrates, and the various literary characters based on him?

8. How educated was Socrates, and why?

9. What charges are being brought against Socrates, and by whom?

10. How were the four dialogues that were included in "The Last Days of Socrates" originally arranged?

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