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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dialogue 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Euthyphro afraid to confront?
(a) Wife.
(b) Meletus.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Father.

2. Which is not one of the main themes of the first dialogue?
(a) Nature of death.
(b) Nature of existence.
(c) Formation of court system.
(d) Value of wisdom.

3. Socrates' opposition says that the philosopher is a(n):
(a) Conman.
(b) Atheist.
(c) Conundrum.
(d) Liar.

4. What happens to Euthyphro at the end of the first dialogue?
(a) He confronts his father.
(b) He leaves.
(c) He goes to prison.
(d) He dies.

5. What type of statement is made in the opening paragraph?
(a) Explanatory.
(b) Denial.
(c) Exclamation.
(d) Plea.

Short Answer Questions

1. One common theme is the lack of _______________.

2. Socrates believes that corruption leads to what?

3. What did those people want to know?

4. Who approached Socrates?

5. Who does Socrates question?

(see the answer key)

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