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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 did Socrates learn as a result of his dialogue with Euthyphro?
(a) He knew how to evaluate the holiness of his own actions, but not those of others.
(b) It was impossible to convince someone that their actions were immoral or unethical if they felt that they were doing the right thing.
(c) He was more intelligent than Euthyphro and couldn't learn anything from him.
(d) He didn't know what was holy or how to determine what was holy.

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

3. Which two figures, in Athenian mythology, are twin siblings?
(a) Narcissus and Echo.
(b) Zeus and Leto.
(c) Hera and Hermes.
(d) Apollo and Artemis.

4. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

5. Who represented Socrates at his trial?
(a) Euthyphro.
(b) Plato.
(c) Xenophenes.
(d) He represented himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who went to see the Apollonian Oracle at Delphi?

2. What question did Socrates' friend ask of the Oracle?

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

4. Who was Euthyphro prosecuting?

5. The people of his city felt that, for Socrates to have survived this battle, it must have taken a great deal of what?

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