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

2. What was the biggest factor that confused the debate between Socrates and Euthyphro?
(a) Euthyphro's education and Socrates' lack thereof.
(b) The polytheistic nature of their religion.
(c) The lack of a written penal code.
(d) Euthyphro's inability to understand Socrates' reasoning.

3. What is the first of the four dialogues contained in "The Last Days of Socrates"?
(a) The Phaedo.
(b) The Apology.
(c) The Euthyphro.
(d) The Crito.

4. What city was Socrates loyal to?
(a) Thrace.
(b) Athens.
(c) Troy.
(d) Sparta.

5. Why are the Socratic dialogues still studied, according to Tarrant?
(a) They must be mastered before other important material from the same time period can be studied.
(b) Because scholars still don't completely understand them.
(c) They are challenging for students to comprehend.
(d) The information contained in the dialogues is still relevant.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Book 1, Chapter 1, the oldest existing version of the dialogues is from what century?

2. Euthyphro was prosecuting someone for what crime?

3. The victim of the crime committed by Euthyphro's relative had committed what crime himself?

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

5. How did Socrates describe himself?

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