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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 unsettling, to Socrates, about the conversation he had with Euthyphro?
(a) There were some portions of Euthyphro's argument that Socrates had difficulty understanding.
(b) He realized there was no way to know for sure what the gods wanted.
(c) Socrates knew that Euthyphro was going to go ahead with his prosecution, even though Socrates believed it was immoral.
(d) Euthyphro did not seem to care about Socrates' point of view.

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

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

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 make the best decision for his circumstances.
(c) Because he wanted Euthyphro to see the error of his decision.
(d) Because he wanted to learn from Euthyphro.

5. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?
(a) Thrace.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Lyceum.
(d) Athens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city was Socrates loyal to?

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

3. Who originally arranged these four dialogues in a group?

4. What is the date that the first dialogue was written?

5. How did Socrates describe himself?

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