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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Socrates' definition of piety?
(a) Emulating the gods.
(b) Obeying due to fear of punishment.
(c) Rigorous, logical pursuit of the truth.
(d) Skillful service on behalf of the gods.

3. The Euthyphro is known as what kind of writing?
(a) Dialogue.
(b) Novel.
(c) Autobiography.
(d) Play.

4. Why is Socrates put on trial?
(a) For indecent exposure.
(b) For embezzlement.
(c) For corrupting the youth.
(d) For murder.

5. What does Socrates believe about the concept of objective truth?
(a) Men should strive for it, even if in the end they do not attain it.
(b) There is no such thing as objective truth.
(c) Every man has it in him to know objective truth absolutely.
(d) Any man who seeks objective truth is a great fool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates believe his oratorical skill is superior to his opponents in his trial?

2. Who does Socrates believe speaks to him, as expressed in Euthyphro?

3. According to Socrates, when pursuing the truth, a person should defer to what authority?

4. According to Euthyphro, when the Athenian people are pious, what happens?

5. Which is the first of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?

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