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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. Euthyphro was prosecuting someone for what crime?
(a) Larceny.
(b) Adultery.
(c) Murder.
(d) Blasphemy.

2. How old was Socrates at the time of his trial?
(a) 63.
(b) 70.
(c) 52.
(d) 81.

3. How did Socrates receive his sentencing?
(a) He collapsed on the floor in tears.
(b) He said that, at his age, death was far preferable to banishment.
(c) He said nothing and quietly left the courtroom.
(d) He swore vengeance on the jurors and his prosecutor.

4. According to his conversation with Euthyphro, how did Socrates feel about the charges being brought against him?
(a) He was not worried about the outcome of the trial because he knew that he was innocent.
(b) He was unconcerned because the charges, to him, were minor.
(c) Socrates doesn't mention the charges to Euthyphro.
(d) He felt that the accusations made against him were major.

5. How does Tarrant recommend avoiding confusion based on differences in pagination between the versions?
(a) Using content as a reference, instead of pagination.
(b) Use overhead projections or online versions of the book.
(c) Make sure everyone who is working on the dialogues has the same version.
(d) Have everyone work on handouts that are all copied from the same book.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?

2. What were Socrates and Euthyphro attempting to use as a measure to determine the morality of Euthyphro's decision?

3. According to Socrates, why did he begin questioning the answer of the Oracle at Delphi?

4. What accusation was being leveled against Socrates regarding his relationship with the young men of Athens?

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

(see the answer key)

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