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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Grecian authors use Socrates' character?

3. What made Socrates sure that he had been doing Apollo's will?

4. How did Euthyphro react to Socrates' objections?

5. What was Socrates' objection to Euthyphro prosecuting his relative?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Socrates respond to people who commented on his great wisdom?

2. What was Socrates' explanation for why he had been, supposedly, challenging the Oracle's answer?

3. What is included in the introductory material which prefaces the book?

4. Why was the Apollonian Oracle at Delphi created?

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

6. How educated was Socrates, and why?

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

8. Euthyphro admits that many people are upset by his decision. For what reason?

9. What happened with Socrates' friend at the Oracle of Delphi?

10. According to the introductory chapter, why have the notes been included with the text of the Socratic dialogues?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Euthyphro prosecutes his father for murder because he feels it is the right thing to do; Socrates states that loyalty to family should come before the law. Which point of view do you agree with? Why? If you were in Euthyphro's position, what would you have done? Why? Do you think that being in such a position might change Socrates' mind? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Dreams figure prominently in the dialogues. What events took place in conjunction with dreams? What did Socrates do as a result of dreams that he had? Do you think that everyone in Athenian culture relied on their dreams as heavily as Socrates? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Compare the various scholars who contributed to "The Last Days of Socrates." What are their areas of expertise? Which portions of the text do they comment on, and why? How do they relate to the text of the dialogues? What do they challenge, or choose to explain? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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