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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. Who was Euthyphro prosecuting?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

2. How did Socrates behave when his beliefs were challenged, according to Tarrant?
(a) He tried to calmly explain to the other person why his beliefs were correct.
(b) He could be contentious.
(c) He was respectful of the other party's point of view.
(d) He questioned the other person until they ran out of answers, and he felt he had won.

3. 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) There are very few variations, only hair-splitting will reveal the differences.
(d) The translations were written by people of varying levels of education.

4. How did Socrates pay for his education?
(a) He borrowed money from a bank.
(b) He lectured at universities.
(c) He didn't - he educated himself by talking to learned men.
(d) He tutored the children of rich aristocrats.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?

3. What is the purpose of the notes in Book 1, Chapter 1?

4. Who originally arranged these four dialogues in a group?

5. Why didn't Socrates obtain a higher education?

(see the answer key)

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