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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. According to Book 1, Chapter 1, the oldest existing version of the dialogues is from what century?
(a) 9th century C.E.
(b) 2nd century C.E.
(c) 12th century C.E.
(d) 5th century C.E.

2. What happened at the end of the dialogue between Euthyphro and Socrates?
(a) They unearthed a circular argument, and Euthyphro ended the discussion.
(b) Despite wanting to continue the discussion, Socrates was called to trial.
(c) Socrates became frustrated that he couldn't get through to Euthyphro.
(d) Euthyphro was unsettled and didn't want to talk to Socrates anymore.

3. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?
(a) 1st century C.E.
(b) 2nd century C.E.
(c) 3rd century C.E.
(d) 1st century B.C.E.

4. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) The translator.
(b) Plato.
(c) Professional editors and scholars.
(d) Socrates.

5. 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 felt that the accusations made against him were major.
(c) He was unconcerned because the charges, to him, were minor.
(d) He was not worried about the outcome of the trial because he knew that he was innocent.

Short Answer Questions

1. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?

2. According to the conversation between Euthyphro and Socrates, what was the relationship between deities and mortals?

3. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?

4. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?

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

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