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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Euthyphro: Chapter 1, The Euthyphro.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Socrates claimed that he was questioning Euthyphro for what reason?
(a) Because he wanted Euthyphro to see the error of his decision.
(b) Because he just wanted to have an intellectual debate.
(c) Because he wanted Euthyphro to make the best decision for his circumstances.
(d) Because he wanted to learn from Euthyphro.
2. According to his conversation with Euthyphro, how did Socrates feel about the charges being brought against him?
(a) Socrates doesn't mention the charges to Euthyphro.
(b) He was unconcerned because the charges, to him, were minor.
(c) He felt that the accusations made against him were major.
(d) He was not worried about the outcome of the trial because he knew that he was innocent.
3. How did Euthyphro react to Socrates' objections?
(a) He began to second-guess himself and asked Socrates for advice on how to proceed.
(b) He pointed out that Socrates did not know all the circumstances surrounding his decision.
(c) He stated that a crime is a crime, and should be punished accordingly, regardless of who committed it.
(d) He changed his mind and decided not to move forward with the trial.
4. How did the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro begin?
(a) Euthyphro asked Socrates why he was at a place where there were trials taking place.
(b) Socrates asked Euthyphro why he was wearing formal regalia.
(c) Socrates asked Euthyphro if he was the plaintiff or the defendant at his trial.
(d) Euthyphro wanted to offer Socrates advice on his defense.
5. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?
(a) Serious philosophy scholars.
(b) Teachers and professors.
(c) College and university students.
(d) The layperson.
Short Answer Questions
1. How well did the Grecian authors portray Socrates' beliefs?
2. Why did Socrates begin his practice of Socratic inquiry?
3. Why do variations exist between the translations of the Socratic dialogues?
4. Who originally arranged these four dialogues in a group?
5. To what Athenian god did Euthyphro refer as an example to back up his decision?
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