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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 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 approval of the gods.
(c) The relationships in Euthyphro's family.
(d) The laws of Athens.

2. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

3. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?
(a) 2nd century C.E.
(b) 1st century B.C.E.
(c) 1st century C.E.
(d) 3rd century C.E.

4. According to Book 1, Chapter 1, the oldest existing version of the dialogues is from what century?
(a) 12th century C.E.
(b) 2nd century C.E.
(c) 9th century C.E.
(d) 5th century C.E.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Socrates describe himself?

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

3. What is the first of the four dialogues contained in "The Last Days of Socrates"?

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

5. Where was the battle that Socrates miraculously survived?

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