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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. Where was the battle that Socrates miraculously survived?
(a) Lyceum.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Athens.
(d) Thrace.

2. What was Socrates' response when people commented on his wisdom?
(a) He was intelligent because he had learned so much from his students.
(b) Through all of his questioning, he had only become aware of how much he did not yet know.
(c) God made him intelligent only so that he could pass that knowledge on to others.
(d) He only reflected the wisdom of those around him.

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

4. Socrates demonstrated his loyalty to his city in what capacity?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Headmaster.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Senator.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how many years ago did the Socratic dialogues take place?

2. How did Socrates pay for his education?

3. What was Euthyphro's relationship to the victim?

4. How did Euthyphro react to Socrates' objections?

5. Euthyphro was prosecuting someone for what crime?

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