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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dialogue 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Socrates claims to lack which of the following?
(a) True wisdom.
(b) Humility.
(c) Hubris.
(d) Intelligence.

2. Which is not one of the main themes of the first dialogue?
(a) Nature of death.
(b) Formation of court system.
(c) Value of wisdom.
(d) Nature of existence.

3. Where will Socrates' trial take place?
(a) Alexandria.
(b) Athens.
(c) Rome.
(d) Constantinople.

4. What is the main theme of this dialogue?
(a) Truth.
(b) Defending oneself.
(c) Apology.
(d) Hypocrisy.

5. Which of the following is not on the list of things lusted for by man?
(a) Money.
(b) Control.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Sex.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion was behind the criminal charges against Socrates?

2. Who approached Socrates?

3. What question was posed by the young man?

4. What would persuade Socrates to abandon his philosophy?

5. What has Socrates' quest brought him?

(see the answer key)

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