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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 nationality was Socrates?
(a) Roman.
(b) Persian.
(c) Greek.
(d) Italian.

2. Euthyphro covers which section of Socrates' legal ordeal?
(a) Execution.
(b) Trial.
(c) Arrest.
(d) Imprisonment.

3. What is the overarching subject of Euthyphro?
(a) Piety.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Pleasure.
(d) Love.

4. Why does Socrates believe his oratorical skill is superior to his opponents in his trial?
(a) He speaks the truth, and they do not.
(b) He has practiced his entire life to defend what he stands for, and so is better prepared.
(c) He is much more knowledgeable about rhetorical strategies and logic.
(d) His speech bears impressive flourishes.

5. What city does Euthyphro take place in?
(a) Athens.
(b) Attica.
(c) Rome.
(d) Sparta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is prophecy?

2. How does Socrates characterize the gods in Euthyphro?

3. How should one seeking meaning in life, according to Socrates?

4. In Euthyphro, what problem does Socrates have with the suggestion that it is good to be dear to the gods?

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

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