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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When did Socrates' dialogue with Crito take place?
(a) After Socrates' sentencing, but before his death.
(b) Before Socrates' sentencing.
(c) At Socrates' execution.
(d) Before Socrates was informed that he was being prosecuted.

4. According to Socrates' friends, what happens when someone learns something?
(a) They uncover new knowledge.
(b) They create knowledge which did not previously exist.
(c) They discover something they already knew.
(d) They remember knowledge that already existed.

5. What is "mislogic", according to Socrates?
(a) Hatred of logic.
(b) Not understanding logic.
(c) Losing a logical argument.
(d) Incorrect use of logic.

Short Answer Questions

1. The victim of the crime committed by Euthyphro's relative had committed what crime himself?

2. How can a person avoid all disappointment, according to Socrates?

3. Socrates claimed that he was questioning Euthyphro for what reason?

4. What did Socrates learn as a result of his dialogue with Euthyphro?

5. Who took the young woman home when she was overcome with emotion?

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