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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why special connection do Socrates and Euthyphro share?
(a) They are both wonderful artists.
(b) They both claim a special connection with divinity.
(c) They are both philosophers.
(d) They share the same father.

2. What is Euthyphro's profession?
(a) Merchant.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Prosecutor.

3. What is Euthyphro's second definition of piety?
(a) Piety is preparing oneself for great rewards.
(b) Piety is fearing own's own mortality.
(c) Piety is engaging in skillful service on behalf of the gods.
(d) Piety is behaving honorably despite ill fortune.

4. According to Euthyphro, what might Socrates say about his own level of knowledge?
(a) Socrates feels he is a storehouse of knowledge.
(b) Socrates feels he knows nothing.
(c) Socrates feels he has a great memory.
(d) Socrates feels wisdom is completely unimportant.

5. Where does Euthyphro take place?
(a) In Socrates' Thinkery.
(b) By a river.
(c) In a government office.
(d) In prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Socrates' definition of piety?

2. Why does Socrates believe his oratorical skill is superior to his opponents in his trial?

3. What is the profession of Socrates?

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

5. Which god does Euthyphro admire above all others?

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