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

2. What topic does Socrates discuss to dismantle Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?
(a) Food-making.
(b) War.
(c) Carpentry.
(d) Love.

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

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

5. Euthyphro's definition of piety depends upon what body of stories?
(a) Scandinavian mythology.
(b) Greek mythology.
(c) Aesop's Fables.
(d) The Epic of Gilgamesh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Socrates believe speaks to him, as expressed in Euthyphro?

2. How does Socrates characterize the gods in Euthyphro?

3. What is Socrates' definition of piety?

4. What attitude has Meletus adopted about the trial of Socrates?

5. According to Euthyphro, when the Athenian people are pious, what happens?

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