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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. What does the term "epistemology" mean, in philosophy?
(a) Using logic to prove an argument.
(b) The love of knowledge.
(c) The problem of knowledge, and how to acquire it.
(d) Proving the inconsistency of another's argument.

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

3. Who was prosecuting Socrates?
(a) Crito.
(b) Meletus.
(c) Phaedo.
(d) Euthyphro.

4. 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 wanted Euthyphro to make the best decision for his circumstances.
(c) Because he just wanted to have an intellectual debate.
(d) Because he wanted to learn from Euthyphro.

5. What is the date that the first dialogue was written?
(a) Unknown.
(b) 462 B.C.E.
(c) 128 C.E.
(d) 537 B.C.E.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Socrates' response when people commented on his wisdom?

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

3. At the end of his dialogue with Euthyphro, how did Socrates define "holy" actions?

4. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?

5. How did Grecian authors use Socrates' character?

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