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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. What was Euthyphro's relationship to the victim?
(a) Euthyphro was childhood friends with the victim.
(b) The victim worked in Euthyphro's household.
(c) Euthyphro worked on the victim's farm.
(d) The victim knew Euthyphro's father well.

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

3. According to Euthyphro, the gods only received satisfaction from what?
(a) Divine service.
(b) Saving mortals from peril.
(c) The happiness of mortals.
(d) Holy actions.

4. Who went to see the Apollonian Oracle at Delphi?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Plato.
(c) Chearephon.
(d) Xenophenes.

5. The people of his city felt that, for Socrates to have survived this battle, it must have taken a great deal of what?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Luck.
(c) Diplomacy.
(d) Courage.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Socrates learn as a result of his dialogue with Euthyphro?

3. Which two figures, in Athenian mythology, are twin siblings?

4. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?

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

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