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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?
(a) He is putting his own father on trial.
(b) He is claiming an olive tree orchard that is not his.
(c) He frequently dresses up as a woman.
(d) He stole chickens from his own brother.

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

3. In Euthyphro, what problem does Socrates have with the suggestion that it is good to be dear to the gods?
(a) The gods behave arbitrarily, and not according to an objective standard.
(b) The gods are, most likely, ordinary humans.
(c) The gods all behave according to a rigidly objective standard.
(d) The gods do not appear on earth to perceive human behavior.

4. According to Euthyphro, what might Socrates say about his own level of knowledge?
(a) Socrates feels he has a great memory.
(b) Socrates feels he is a storehouse of knowledge.
(c) Socrates feels he knows nothing.
(d) Socrates feels wisdom is completely unimportant.

5. Why does Euthyphro decide to end his conversation with Socrates?
(a) Socrates has become belligerent and angry.
(b) Euthyphro was personally insulted after Socrates mentioned his father.
(c) He is frustrated at the logical traps Socrates has put him in.
(d) Euthyphro successfully argued his case, and emerged victorious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Zeus' father?

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

3. Who does Euthyphro compare to himself and his father?

4. The Euthyphro is a dialogue between which men?

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

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