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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Last Days of Socrates: Chapter 1, Introductory Notes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the four dialogues in "The Last Days of Socrates" chosen?
(a) They were written down and published shortly before Socrates' death.
(b) They were chronologically close to Socrates' death.
(c) They dealt with death as subject matter.
(d) They were written down immediately after Socrates' death.

2. Which of the four dialogues did not occur at the same time as the others?
(a) The second.
(b) The fourth.
(c) The first.
(d) The third.

3. According to Book 1, Chapter 1, the oldest existing version of the dialogues is from what century?
(a) 2nd century C.E.
(b) 9th century C.E.
(c) 12th century C.E.
(d) 5th century C.E.

4. What city was Socrates loyal to?
(a) Athens.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Thrace.
(d) Troy.

5. How did Socrates describe himself?
(a) A purveyor of knowledge.
(b) A professor of truths.
(c) An inquisitive man.
(d) An expert in philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Socrates pay for his education?

2. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?

3. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?

4. Approximately how many years ago did the Socratic dialogues take place?

5. What is the purpose of the notes in Book 1, Chapter 1?

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