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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. Why didn't Socrates obtain a higher education?
(a) No colleges or universities existed at the time.
(b) He couldn't afford it.
(c) He wasn't accepted to the University.
(d) He didn't have the right political connections.

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

3. As a result of his inquiries, Socrates concluded that he was wise in what way?
(a) Helping others to achieve a higher level of self-awareness.
(b) The awareness of his own ignorance.
(c) Determining the morality of others' actions.
(d) Enabling others to see the flaws in their reasoning.

4. What was unsettling, to Socrates, about the conversation he had with Euthyphro?
(a) He realized there was no way to know for sure what the gods wanted.
(b) There were some portions of Euthyphro's argument that Socrates had difficulty understanding.
(c) Socrates knew that Euthyphro was going to go ahead with his prosecution, even though Socrates believed it was immoral.
(d) Euthyphro did not seem to care about Socrates' point of view.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates say would happen if the jury condemned him?

2. Who was prosecuting Socrates?

3. How did Socrates describe himself?

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

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

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