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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. How were the four dialogues in "The Last Days of Socrates" chosen?
(a) They were chronologically close to Socrates' death.
(b) They were written down immediately after Socrates' death.
(c) They dealt with death as subject matter.
(d) They were written down and published shortly before Socrates' death.

2. Who was Euthyphro prosecuting?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His uncle.

3. To what Athenian god did Euthyphro refer as an example to back up his decision?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Perseus.
(d) Ares.

4. Which of Aristophenes' works include Socrates?
(a) "The Wasteland."
(b) "The Clouds."
(c) "Memorabilia."
(d) "The Phaedo."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?

2. Who represented Socrates at his trial?

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

4. Euthyphro was prosecuting someone for what crime?

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

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