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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Euthyphro take place?
(a) By a river.
(b) In Socrates' Thinkery.
(c) In prison.
(d) In a government office.

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

3. Who does Socrates believe speaks to him, as expressed in Euthyphro?
(a) His deceased wife.
(b) Plato.
(c) A being known as "the god."
(d) Zeus.

4. What is Euthyphro's father accused of?
(a) Assault.
(b) Begging.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Impiety.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the profession of Socrates?

2. Who is Socrates' prosecutor in his trial?

3. Why special connection do Socrates and Euthyphro share?

4. What does Socrates have Euthyphro agree about, in regards to love?

5. What is Euthyphro's profession?

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