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

2. According to Euthyphro, when the Athenian people are pious, what happens?
(a) The gods reward them.
(b) They feel better and work harder, with or without the gods.
(c) The gods shun them.
(d) Neighboring Sparta suffers illness and death.

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

4. According to Socrates, what is dangerous about the conclusion that human good is related to what is dear to the gods?
(a) Human good is only separated from human evil by a hair.
(b) The gods are unknowable, making this conclusion merely speculative.
(c) The gods may hate humans, making this conclusion suspect.
(d) Any conclusion about human good should include societal values.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Socrates characterize the gods in Euthyphro?

3. What attitude has Meletus adopted about the trial of Socrates?

4. According to Euthyphro, what might Socrates say about his own level of knowledge?

5. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?

(see the answer key)

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