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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. Why do variations exist between the translations of the Socratic dialogues?
(a) The translations were written by people of varying levels of education.
(b) They are written for different audiences.
(c) There were long periods of time between the translations, so some have archaic language.
(d) There are very few variations, only hair-splitting will reveal the differences.

2. How many groups of information are in the book's introductory material?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

3. How did Grecian authors use Socrates' character?
(a) They used him to represent the concept of knowledge.
(b) They used his name for characters who expressed ideas, which had no real ties to the actual Socrates.
(c) They wrote biographies of Socrates, which are more or less accurate.
(d) They didn't, because they disliked him.

4. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?
(a) Somewhat low.
(b) Very high.
(c) Somewhat high.
(d) Very low.

5. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?
(a) He was overheard questioning an Oracle about her faith.
(b) He openly praised gods other than the Athenian deities.
(c) It was rumored that he had a "daemon", or an inner voice that was supposedly of divine origin.
(d) He wrote a dissertation on the effectiveness of prayer based on responses he received to his inquiries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?

2. What was Socrates' objection to Euthyphro prosecuting his relative?

3. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?

4. Where was the battle that Socrates miraculously survived?

5. Which of the four dialogues did not occur at the same time as the others?

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