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

2. What topic does Socrates discuss to dismantle Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?
(a) Food-making.
(b) Love.
(c) Carpentry.
(d) War.

3. Which is the first of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?
(a) Euthyphro.
(b) The Clouds.
(c) Apology.
(d) Crito.

4. Where does Apology take place?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Rome.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Athens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the dialogue in Euthyphro end?

2. Why special connection do Socrates and Euthyphro share?

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

4. Why is "true speech" often not persuasive?

5. Why did Socrates decide to worship the god that the oracle of Delphi channeled?

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