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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. According to his conversation with Euthyphro, how did Socrates feel about the charges being brought against him?
(a) He felt that the accusations made against him were major.
(b) Socrates doesn't mention the charges to Euthyphro.
(c) He was unconcerned because the charges, to him, were minor.
(d) He was not worried about the outcome of the trial because he knew that he was innocent.

2. How did Socrates behave when his beliefs were challenged, according to Tarrant?
(a) He was respectful of the other party's point of view.
(b) He questioned the other person until they ran out of answers, and he felt he had won.
(c) He could be contentious.
(d) He tried to calmly explain to the other person why his beliefs were correct.

3. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?
(a) College and university students.
(b) The layperson.
(c) Teachers and professors.
(d) Serious philosophy scholars.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?

2. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?

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

4. How did Grecian authors use Socrates' character?

5. How did Socrates pay for his education?

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