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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Euthyphro's father accused of?
(a) Impiety.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) Assault.
(d) Begging.

2. What famous text succeeded in tarnishing Socrates' reputation, dealing him a blow in his trial?
(a) Medea.
(b) Apology.
(c) Crito.
(d) The Clouds.

3. According to Socrates, the philosopher who tells the truth ... ?
(a) Will be loved.
(b) Will be hated.
(c) Will be feared.
(d) Does not exist.

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

5. Why did Socrates decide to worship the god that the oracle of Delphi channeled?
(a) The oracle had a correct pronouncement concerning wisdom.
(b) The oracle complimented his looks.
(c) Socrates chose a god to worship randomly, because they don't exist, so it doesn't matter.
(d) Socrates did it out of spite, because the oracle did not want Socrates to worship his god.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Socrates, why would political life be dangerous for him?

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

3. How does Socrates characterize the gods in Euthyphro?

4. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?

5. What is Socrates' definition of piety?

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