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

2. According to Socrates, what is dangerous about the conclusion that human good is related to what is dear to the gods?
(a) Any conclusion about human good should include societal values.
(b) The gods are unknowable, making this conclusion merely speculative.
(c) Human good is only separated from human evil by a hair.
(d) The gods may hate humans, making this conclusion suspect.

3. What is prophecy?
(a) Faith in the gods.
(b) Knowledge of the future.
(c) A ritual rite of passage to manhood.
(d) Hatred for one's own family.

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

5. What is the profession of Socrates?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Moneylender.
(c) Tanner.
(d) Mason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What topic does Socrates discuss to dismantle Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?

2. What is the subject of Plato's Apology?

3. How many speeches did Socrates give in his defense during his trial in Athens?

4. What is Socrates' definition of piety?

5. At the end of Euthyphro, what does Socrates' "god" tell him?

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