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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) Tarrant.
(b) Thrasyllus.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

2. What is the purpose of the notes in Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) To provide extra information for those who are interested.
(b) To help put the information into context.
(c) To help readers understand difficult words.
(d) To provide anecdotes that make the text more interesting.

3. What city was Socrates loyal to?
(a) Thrace.
(b) Athens.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Troy.

4. Socrates claimed that he was questioning Euthyphro for what reason?
(a) Because he just wanted to have an intellectual debate.
(b) Because he wanted Euthyphro to see the error of his decision.
(c) Because he wanted to learn from Euthyphro.
(d) Because he wanted Euthyphro to make the best decision for his circumstances.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Euthyphro react to Socrates' objections?

2. How did Socrates pay for his education?

3. How did Socrates describe himself?

4. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?

5. The people of his city felt that, for Socrates to have survived this battle, it must have taken a great deal of what?

(see the answer key)

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