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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Euthyphro, what problem does Socrates have with the suggestion that it is good to be dear to the gods?
(a) The gods behave arbitrarily, and not according to an objective standard.
(b) The gods are, most likely, ordinary humans.
(c) The gods all behave according to a rigidly objective standard.
(d) The gods do not appear on earth to perceive human behavior.

2. What happens when youthful Athenians follow Socrates' philosophical teachings?
(a) They belittle and are rude to their elders.
(b) They try to create their own rival schools of philosophy.
(c) They suddenly refuse to speak to Socrates.
(d) They share this knowledge with their elders.

3. Why did Socrates decide to worship the god that the oracle of Delphi channeled?
(a) The oracle had a correct pronouncement concerning wisdom.
(b) Socrates chose a god to worship randomly, because they don't exist, so it doesn't matter.
(c) The oracle complimented his looks.
(d) Socrates did it out of spite, because the oracle did not want Socrates to worship his god.

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

5. What is Euthyphro's profession?
(a) Prosecutor.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates tell the jury after his sentence is decided?

2. How does Socrates compare death to sleep?

3. Why does Socrates say that he is not impious?

4. Which segment of society is Socrates charged with having a bad influence on?

5. Why does Socrates compare himself to a subhuman pest?

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