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

2. What is the "good life" as defined by Athens law, according to Plato's Apology?
(a) Eating, drinking, and being merry.
(b) Actively seeking meaning in one's life.
(c) Obeying rules created by gods.
(d) Constant accumulation of knowledge.

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

4. What does Socrates believe is the central question of life?
(a) What is it all for?
(b) How should one live one's life?
(c) What is the meaning of piety?
(d) How does one acquire knowledge?

5. How many speeches did Socrates give in his defense during his trial in Athens?
(a) Three.
(b) Zero.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does society react to a philosopher who tells the truth, according to Socrates?

2. Why is Socrates put on trial?

3. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?

4. What topic does Socrates discuss to dismantle Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?

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

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