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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attitude has Meletus adopted about the trial of Socrates?
(a) He thinks the whole thing is a sham.
(b) He is taking it quite seriously.
(c) He is stridently pro-Socrates.
(d) He bears no opinion and avoids the issue.

2. What is the name of Zeus' father?
(a) Hades.
(b) Kronos.
(c) Titan.
(d) Hercules.

3. How does Socrates characterize the normal Athenian's pursuit of the good life?
(a) A fight for justice.
(b) The search for beauty.
(c) Manly self-assertion.
(d) Apolitical charity.

4. What does Socrates say about the accusation that he is engaged in scientific pursuits?
(a) He admits to pursuing science, but argues that science and religion are one and the same.
(b) He admits to being a lover of science, dealing his defense another blow.
(c) He denies being engaged in any such pursuits.
(d) He studied science only as a naive child of seven.

5. Why didn't Socrates bring his family to court?
(a) He did not want to garner pity.
(b) He did not want to look at his children and cry.
(c) He did not want to pay for the extra lodging costs.
(d) He thought the jury would hate him for the gesture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the profession of Socrates?

2. What does Socrates claim about his relationship with his students?

3. Why is Socrates put on trial?

4. Where does Euthyphro take place?

5. Why does Socrates compare himself to Achilles?

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