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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 does Euthyphro believe about local teachings about Zeus?
(a) He rejects them completely.
(b) He believes in them wholeheartedly.
(c) He accepts them, but only in order to spare the city conflict.
(d) He is actively hostile to the followers of Zeus, heckling him whenever he can.

2. At the end of Euthyphro, what does Socrates' "god" tell him?
(a) Athens will be destroyed in a great flood some day.
(b) He will die at dawn the next day.
(c) He is the wisest of men in another part of his life.
(d) He should not have treated Euthyphro so harshly.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Euthyphro's definition of piety depends upon what body of stories?

2. What is Euthyphro's father accused of?

3. Why is Socrates put on trial?

4. How should one seeking meaning in life, according to Socrates?

5. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?

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