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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. During "The Apology," what does Socrates say about politicians and poets?
(a) It was difficult to converse with them because they talked in circles.
(b) They are generally more intelligent than average laborers.
(c) He was able to learn a lot from them.
(d) They usually pretend to have knowledge that, in reality, they lack.

2. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?
(a) He proved the ignorance of a politically important person.
(b) His beliefs were not widely accepted.
(c) He manipulated politicians into conflicts with one another.
(d) He wanted to be involved in politics, but wasn't educated enough.

3. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?
(a) Athens.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Lyceum.
(d) Thrace.

4. Approximately how many years ago did the Socratic dialogues take place?
(a) 2300.
(b) 5200.
(c) 3100.
(d) 1900.

5. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?
(a) Other-worldiness.
(b) Supernatural intellect.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Spirituality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people were jurors at Socrates' trial?

2. What was unsettling, to Socrates, about the conversation he had with Euthyphro?

3. To what Athenian god did Euthyphro refer as an example to back up his decision?

4. Which two values are often found together in Socratic philosophy?

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

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