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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Euthyphro: Chapter 1, The Euthyphro.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who originally arranged these four dialogues in a group?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Thrasyllus.
(c) Plato.
(d) Tarrant.

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

3. According to Euthyphro, the gods only received satisfaction from what?
(a) The happiness of mortals.
(b) Holy actions.
(c) Saving mortals from peril.
(d) Divine service.

4. What were Socrates and Euthyphro attempting to use as a measure to determine the morality of Euthyphro's decision?
(a) The unspoken code of conduct by which most Athenians abide.
(b) The relationships in Euthyphro's family.
(c) The laws of Athens.
(d) The approval of the gods.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Euthyphro prosecuting?

3. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?

4. What was Socrates' objection to Euthyphro prosecuting his relative?

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

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