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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 attitude has Meletus adopted about the trial of Socrates?
(a) He is taking it quite seriously.
(b) He thinks the whole thing is a sham.
(c) He is stridently pro-Socrates.
(d) He bears no opinion and avoids the issue.

2. What is the name of Zeus' father?
(a) Kronos.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Titan.
(d) Hades.

3. According to Socrates, when pursuing the truth, a person should defer to what authority?
(a) A social reformer.
(b) A person should not defer to any authority.
(c) A religious leader.
(d) A political leader.

4. What does Socrates believe about the concept of objective truth?
(a) Men should strive for it, even if in the end they do not attain it.
(b) Any man who seeks objective truth is a great fool.
(c) There is no such thing as objective truth.
(d) Every man has it in him to know objective truth absolutely.

5. Why does Euthyphro decide to end his conversation with Socrates?
(a) He is frustrated at the logical traps Socrates has put him in.
(b) Euthyphro was personally insulted after Socrates mentioned his father.
(c) Socrates has become belligerent and angry.
(d) Euthyphro successfully argued his case, and emerged victorious.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Euthyphro, what problem does Socrates have with the suggestion that it is good to be dear to the gods?

2. According to Socrates, what is dangerous about the conclusion that human good is related to what is dear to the gods?

3. How should one seeking meaning in life, according to Socrates?

4. The Euthyphro is a dialogue between which men?

5. What does Socrates believe is the central question of life?

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