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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 Socrates' definition of piety?
(a) Rigorous, logical pursuit of the truth.
(b) Obeying due to fear of punishment.
(c) Emulating the gods.
(d) Skillful service on behalf of the gods.

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

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

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

5. What is prophecy?
(a) Knowledge of the future.
(b) Faith in the gods.
(c) A ritual rite of passage to manhood.
(d) Hatred for one's own family.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many speeches did Socrates give in his defense during his trial in Athens?

2. Euthyphro's definition of piety depends upon what body of stories?

3. What is Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?

4. What is Euthyphro's profession?

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

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