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

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

3. What is Socrates' general attitude toward the citizens of Athens?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Challenging.
(c) Murderous.
(d) Jealous.

4. At the end of Apology, what is Socrates' opinion on death?
(a) Death is frightening.
(b) Death is an illusion of the mind.
(c) Death is full of suffering.
(d) Death is not harmful.

5. How does society react to a philosopher who tells the truth, according to Socrates?
(a) That philosopher is ignored.
(b) That philosopher is hated.
(c) That philosopher is celebrated.
(d) That philosopher is feared.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Euthyphro take place in?

2. Why is Socrates put on trial?

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

4. According to Euthyphro, when the Athenian people are pious, what happens?

5. Why didn't Socrates bring his family to court?

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