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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) 5th century C.E.
(b) 12th century C.E.
(c) 2nd century C.E.
(d) 9th century C.E.

2. Why did Socrates begin his practice of Socratic inquiry?
(a) To help students prepare for examinations.
(b) To determine the guilt or innocence of a suspected criminal.
(c) To engage learned men in conversation.
(d) To help people gain greater insight into their own characters.

3. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?
(a) He openly praised gods other than the Athenian deities.
(b) It was rumored that he had a "daemon", or an inner voice that was supposedly of divine origin.
(c) He wrote a dissertation on the effectiveness of prayer based on responses he received to his inquiries.
(d) He was overheard questioning an Oracle about her faith.

4. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?
(a) College and university students.
(b) The layperson.
(c) Serious philosophy scholars.
(d) Teachers and professors.

5. According to the conversation between Euthyphro and Socrates, what was the relationship between deities and mortals?
(a) The gods need men to give them a purpose.
(b) The gods and mortals had a mutual relationship.
(c) Men were at the mercy of the gods.
(d) The gods would not exist without men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?

2. What city was Socrates loyal to?

3. What is the first of the four dialogues contained in "The Last Days of Socrates"?

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

5. How did Socrates pay for his education?

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