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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Plato's Euthyphro.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Euthyphro compare to himself and his father?
(a) Zeus and Hera.
(b) Plato and Socrates.
(c) Zeus and Hercules.
(d) Zeus and Kronos.

2. What city does Euthyphro take place in?
(a) Rome.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Attica.
(d) Athens.

3. What does Socrates believe is the central question of life?
(a) What is it all for?
(b) What is the meaning of piety?
(c) How should one live one's life?
(d) How does one acquire knowledge?

4. What is the overarching subject of Euthyphro?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Love.
(c) Piety.
(d) Pleasure.

5. Why does the dialogue in Euthyphro end?
(a) There is a great earthquake.
(b) Socrates is taken to prison.
(c) Plato died before he finished writing it.
(d) Euthyphro becomes frustrated and leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Euthyphro's second definition of piety?

2. What is Euthyphro's profession?

3. According to Socrates, when pursuing the truth, a person should defer to what authority?

4. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?

5. What is Socrates' definition of piety?

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