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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 Socrates' response when people commented on his wisdom?
(a) Through all of his questioning, he had only become aware of how much he did not yet know.
(b) God made him intelligent only so that he could pass that knowledge on to others.
(c) He only reflected the wisdom of those around him.
(d) He was intelligent because he had learned so much from his students.

2. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?
(a) The dialogues contained within.
(b) The translation of the dialogues.
(c) The content of the dialogues.
(d) The notes and pagination.

3. What did Socrates learn as a result of his dialogue with Euthyphro?
(a) He was more intelligent than Euthyphro and couldn't learn anything from him.
(b) He knew how to evaluate the holiness of his own actions, but not those of others.
(c) He didn't know what was holy or how to determine what was holy.
(d) It was impossible to convince someone that their actions were immoral or unethical if they felt that they were doing the right thing.

4. Who else disapproved of Euthyphro's decision?
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife.
(c) Many people.
(d) His son.

5. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?
(a) His beliefs were not widely accepted.
(b) He proved the ignorance of a politically important person.
(c) He manipulated politicians into conflicts with one another.
(d) He wanted to be involved in politics, but wasn't educated enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to his conversation with Euthyphro, how did Socrates feel about the charges being brought against him?

2. What accusation was being leveled against Socrates regarding his relationship with the young men of Athens?

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

4. Approximately how many years ago did the Socratic dialogues take place?

5. How does Tarrant recommend avoiding confusion based on differences in pagination between the versions?

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