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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?
(a) Piety is what is dear to the gods.
(b) Piety is a faith to end all faiths.
(c) Piety is behaving according to a strict set of morals.
(d) Piety is following the arbitrary will of the universe.

2. Why is Socrates put on trial?
(a) For murder.
(b) For embezzlement.
(c) For indecent exposure.
(d) For corrupting the youth.

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

4. What is Socrates' general attitude toward the citizens of Athens?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Challenging.
(d) Murderous.

5. How many speeches did Socrates give in his defense during his trial in Athens?
(a) Zero.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "good life" as defined by Athens law, according to Plato's Apology?

2. Which god does Euthyphro admire above all others?

3. What does Socrates have Euthyphro agree about, in regards to love?

4. Euthyphro covers which section of Socrates' legal ordeal?

5. Who does Socrates believe speaks to him, as expressed in Euthyphro?

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