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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. How did Grecian authors use Socrates' character?
(a) They didn't, because they disliked him.
(b) They used his name for characters who expressed ideas, which had no real ties to the actual Socrates.
(c) They wrote biographies of Socrates, which are more or less accurate.
(d) They used him to represent the concept of knowledge.

2. Approximately how many years ago did the Socratic dialogues take place?
(a) 3100.
(b) 2300.
(c) 5200.
(d) 1900.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates demonstrated his loyalty to his city in what capacity?

2. Why didn't Socrates obtain a higher education?

3. What happened at the end of the dialogue between Euthyphro and Socrates?

4. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?

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

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