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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 in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?
(a) Wise men don't need to consult with gods, but they certainly should.
(b) The gods are impossible to access, and the journey is too difficult.
(c) The gods are not the final arbiters of what is good and truthful.
(d) The gods know too much; people need to find things out for themselves.

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

3. What is Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?
(a) Piety is following the arbitrary will of the universe.
(b) Piety is behaving according to a strict set of morals.
(c) Piety is a faith to end all faiths.
(d) Piety is what is dear to the gods.

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

5. The Euthyphro is a dialogue between which men?
(a) Aristophanes and Cato.
(b) Socrates and Euthyphro.
(c) Zeus and Hades.
(d) Plato and Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why special connection do Socrates and Euthyphro share?

2. What is the profession of Socrates?

3. The Euthyphro is known as what kind of writing?

4. What is prophecy?

5. What is the "good life" as defined by Athens law, according to Plato's Apology?

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