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

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

3. 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) Euthyphro successfully argued his case, and emerged victorious.
(d) He is frustrated at the logical traps Socrates has put him in.

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

5. Who does Euthyphro compare to himself and his father?
(a) Zeus and Kronos.
(b) Zeus and Hercules.
(c) Plato and Socrates.
(d) Zeus and Hera.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Socrates' definition of piety?

2. What is the profession of Socrates?

3. How does Socrates characterize the gods in Euthyphro?

4. Why does the dialogue in Euthyphro end?

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

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