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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. Why do variations exist between the translations of the Socratic dialogues?
(a) They are written for different audiences.
(b) There are very few variations, only hair-splitting will reveal the differences.
(c) There were long periods of time between the translations, so some have archaic language.
(d) The translations were written by people of varying levels of education.

2. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?
(a) Somewhat low.
(b) Very low.
(c) Somewhat high.
(d) Very high.

3. 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) Make sure everyone who is working on the dialogues has the same version.
(c) Have everyone work on handouts that are all copied from the same book.
(d) Using content as a reference, instead of pagination.

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

5. How did Socrates behave when his beliefs were challenged, according to Tarrant?
(a) He could be contentious.
(b) He was respectful of the other party's point of view.
(c) He tried to calmly explain to the other person why his beliefs were correct.
(d) He questioned the other person until they ran out of answers, and he felt he had won.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?

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