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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Apology: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Apology.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the conversation between Euthyphro and Socrates, what was the relationship between deities and mortals?
(a) The gods need men to give them a purpose.
(b) The gods would not exist without men.
(c) The gods and mortals had a mutual relationship.
(d) Men were at the mercy of the gods.

2. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Laborers.
(c) Skilled craftsmen.
(d) Artists.

3. How did the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro begin?
(a) Euthyphro wanted to offer Socrates advice on his defense.
(b) Socrates asked Euthyphro why he was wearing formal regalia.
(c) Socrates asked Euthyphro if he was the plaintiff or the defendant at his trial.
(d) Euthyphro asked Socrates why he was at a place where there were trials taking place.

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

5. Why did Socrates begin his practice of Socratic inquiry?
(a) To help students prepare for examinations.
(b) To help people gain greater insight into their own characters.
(c) To engage learned men in conversation.
(d) To determine the guilt or innocence of a suspected criminal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?

2. What was Socrates' objection to Euthyphro prosecuting his relative?

3. How many people were jurors at Socrates' trial?

4. As a result of his inquiries, Socrates concluded that he was wise in what way?

5. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?

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