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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Euthyphro's second definition of piety?
(a) Piety is fearing own's own mortality.
(b) Piety is preparing oneself for great rewards.
(c) Piety is behaving honorably despite ill fortune.
(d) Piety is engaging in skillful service on behalf of the gods.

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

4. What is the subject of Plato's Apology?
(a) Socrates' definition of piety.
(b) Socrates' execution.
(c) Socrates' trial.
(d) A day of Socrates teaching at his school.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates believe his oratorical skill is superior to his opponents in his trial?

2. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?

3. Why does Socrates object to the notion that piety is a system of exchange between gods and men?

4. What is Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?

5. What is the overarching subject of Euthyphro?

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