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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 was Euthyphro prosecuting?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His father.
(c) His brother.
(d) His uncle.

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

3. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?
(a) Supernatural intellect.
(b) Generosity.
(c) Spirituality.
(d) Other-worldiness.

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

5. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Socrates.
(b) The translator.
(c) Professional editors and scholars.
(d) Plato.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two values are often found together in Socratic philosophy?

2. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?

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

4. Why do variations exist between the translations of the Socratic dialogues?

5. The victim of the crime committed by Euthyphro's relative had committed what crime himself?

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