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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. Socrates was, supposedly, inspired by which of the Athenian deities?
(a) Athena.
(b) Zeus.
(c) None of them.
(d) Apollo.

2. What were Socrates and Euthyphro attempting to use as a measure to determine the morality of Euthyphro's decision?
(a) The relationships in Euthyphro's family.
(b) The laws of Athens.
(c) The unspoken code of conduct by which most Athenians abide.
(d) The approval of the gods.

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

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

5. How well did the Grecian authors portray Socrates' beliefs?
(a) The beliefs held by the characters based on Socrates may not have been similar to Socrates' at all.
(b) They tried to stick very closely to the beliefs Socrates actually held.
(c) They attempted to always portray Socrates accurately, with varying degrees of success.
(d) They accurately portrayed Socrates' philosophy and logic, but not his beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was unsettling, to Socrates, about the conversation he had with Euthyphro?

3. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?

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

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

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