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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Socrates obtain a higher education?
(a) No colleges or universities existed at the time.
(b) He didn't have the right political connections.
(c) He wasn't accepted to the University.
(d) He couldn't afford it.

2. Which Athenian god is associated with the sun?
(a) Ares.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Apollo.

3. What does "apology" mean, in the context of the dialogue of that name?
(a) Socrates' entire defense at his trial.
(b) An explanation for one's behavior.
(c) The same as its modern definition.
(d) A plea to the jury for forgiveness.

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

5. What does the term "epistemology" mean, in philosophy?
(a) The love of knowledge.
(b) Using logic to prove an argument.
(c) The problem of knowledge, and how to acquire it.
(d) Proving the inconsistency of another's argument.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Euthyphro's relationship to the victim?

3. Which two figures, in Athenian mythology, are twin siblings?

4. What is the date that the first dialogue was written?

5. Who represented Socrates at his trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Socrates' objection to Euthyphro's decision, and how does Euthyphro respond to that objection?

2. By whom, and for whom, has this edition of "The Last Days of Socrates" been prepared?

3. What is "epistemology"?

4. Why is Euthyphro at the courthouse when Socrates is there?

5. Who are Apollo and Artemis?

6. How educated was Socrates, and why?

7. What does Tarrant say about Socrates' participation in the battle at Thrace?

8. Why did Socrates initially pursue his habit of questioning people?

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

10. What charges are being brought against Socrates, and by whom?

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