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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 does "apology" mean, in the context of the dialogue of that name?
(a) Socrates' entire defense at his trial.
(b) An explanation for one's behavior.
(c) The same as its modern definition.
(d) A plea to the jury for forgiveness.

2. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?
(a) It was rumored that he had a "daemon", or an inner voice that was supposedly of divine origin.
(b) He openly praised gods other than the Athenian deities.
(c) He wrote a dissertation on the effectiveness of prayer based on responses he received to his inquiries.
(d) He was overheard questioning an Oracle about her faith.

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

4. How did Euthyphro react to Socrates' objections?
(a) He pointed out that Socrates did not know all the circumstances surrounding his decision.
(b) He changed his mind and decided not to move forward with the trial.
(c) He began to second-guess himself and asked Socrates for advice on how to proceed.
(d) He stated that a crime is a crime, and should be punished accordingly, regardless of who committed it.

5. Who originally arranged these four dialogues in a group?
(a) Thrasyllus.
(b) Plato.
(c) Tarrant.
(d) Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Socrates describe himself?

3. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?

4. Who was Xenophon?

5. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?

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