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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. What was Euthyphro's relationship to the victim?
(a) The victim worked in Euthyphro's household.
(b) Euthyphro worked on the victim's farm.
(c) Euthyphro was childhood friends with the victim.
(d) The victim knew Euthyphro's father well.

2. Socrates was, supposedly, inspired by which of the Athenian deities?
(a) Apollo.
(b) None of them.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Athena.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?

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

3. What city was Socrates loyal to?

4. How did Euthyphro react to Socrates' objections?

5. To what Athenian god did Euthyphro refer as an example to back up his decision?

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