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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Grecian authors use Socrates' character?
(a) They didn't, because they disliked him.
(b) They used him to represent the concept of knowledge.
(c) They used his name for characters who expressed ideas, which had no real ties to the actual Socrates.
(d) They wrote biographies of Socrates, which are more or less accurate.

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

3. What aspect of the afterlife did Socrates claim to look forward to?
(a) Not being subject to the judgments of others.
(b) Finally knowing the will of the gods.
(c) Being free from pain.
(d) Meeting others who had passed on.

4. What word is used, by Tarrant, to describe Socrates' manner at his trial?
(a) "Apathetic."
(b) "Flippant."
(c) "Irresponsible."
(d) "Aloof."

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. What was unsettling, to Socrates, about the conversation he had with Euthyphro?
(a) Socrates knew that Euthyphro was going to go ahead with his prosecution, even though Socrates believed it was immoral.
(b) There were some portions of Euthyphro's argument that Socrates had difficulty understanding.
(c) Euthyphro did not seem to care about Socrates' point of view.
(d) He realized there was no way to know for sure what the gods wanted.

8. How old was Socrates at the time of his trial?
(a) 81.
(b) 63.
(c) 52.
(d) 70.

9. What is the first of the four dialogues contained in "The Last Days of Socrates"?
(a) The Euthyphro.
(b) The Crito.
(c) The Phaedo.
(d) The Apology.

10. Socrates demonstrated his loyalty to his city in what capacity?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Senator.
(c) Headmaster.
(d) Soldier.

11. To what Athenian god did Euthyphro refer as an example to back up his decision?
(a) Ares.
(b) Perseus.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Zeus.

12. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?
(a) He manipulated politicians into conflicts with one another.
(b) He wanted to be involved in politics, but wasn't educated enough.
(c) His beliefs were not widely accepted.
(d) He proved the ignorance of a politically important person.

13. Socrates claimed that he was questioning Euthyphro for what reason?
(a) Because he wanted to learn from Euthyphro.
(b) Because he wanted Euthyphro to see the error of his decision.
(c) Because he wanted Euthyphro to make the best decision for his circumstances.
(d) Because he just wanted to have an intellectual debate.

14. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

15. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?
(a) The layperson.
(b) Teachers and professors.
(c) Serious philosophy scholars.
(d) College and university students.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Socrates say would happen if the jury condemned him?

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

4. According to the conversation between Euthyphro and Socrates, what was the relationship between deities and mortals?

5. What was Socrates' response when people commented on his wisdom?

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