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

2. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?
(a) He acquiesced to Socrates' reasoning and changed his mind.
(b) He became more confident in his decision.
(c) He retained the same level of confidence in his decision.
(d) He began to lose confidence in his decision.

3. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?
(a) 1st century C.E.
(b) 1st century B.C.E.
(c) 2nd century C.E.
(d) 3rd century C.E.

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

5. 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 unspoken code of conduct by which most Athenians abide.
(c) The laws of Athens.
(d) The approval of the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the biggest factor that confused the debate between Socrates and Euthyphro?

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

3. Where was the battle that Socrates miraculously survived?

4. How were the four dialogues in "The Last Days of Socrates" chosen?

5. How well did the Grecian authors portray Socrates' beliefs?

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