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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 was the Oracle at Delphi created?
2. Who originally arranged these four dialogues in a group?
3. At the end of his dialogue with Euthyphro, how did Socrates define "holy" actions?
4. How well did the Grecian authors portray Socrates' beliefs?
5. Who was Euthyphro prosecuting?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to the introductory chapter, why have the notes been included with the text of the Socratic dialogues?
2. How educated was Socrates, and why?
3. What was the outcome of Socrates' trial?
4. Why is Euthyphro at the courthouse when Socrates is there?
5. What is Socrates' objection to Euthyphro's decision, and how does Euthyphro respond to that objection?
6. Euthyphro admits that many people are upset by his decision. For what reason?
7. How were the four dialogues that were included in "The Last Days of Socrates" originally arranged?
8. What does Tarrant warn readers about, regarding Socrates, and the various literary characters based on him?
9. By whom, and for whom, has this edition of "The Last Days of Socrates" been prepared?
10. What does Tarrant say in the introductory notes about other versions of these dialogues?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The concept of the soul is a subject of much debate in "The Last Days of Socrates." Compare and contrast the various theories of the soul. What is it? What does it do? Is it eternal, or does it slip into oblivion after death? What is the evidence presented for each theory? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
One of the reasons for Socrates' conviction was his "daemon". What was it? How did it affect Socrates? Why was it such an important part of his trial and conviction? What would happen if such evidence was presented at a modern-day trial? Do you think Socrates believed that he had a "daemon"? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 3
Truth is an important concept in "The Last Days of Socrates." According to the theories presented in the text, what is truth? How does one find truth? Is it possible to know truth, with certainty, when one finds it? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
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