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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 basic impression of Socrates' overall defense strategy?
(a) It was weak and full of holes.
(b) It was strong, but just not enough.
(c) It was meaningless because Meletus rigged the trial.
(d) It displayed Socrates' full wit and brilliance.

2. What does Socrates discover when he speaks with and interviews "wise men"?
(a) He realized they were simply trying to get him to convert to worshiping Apollo.
(b) He discovers they know nothing.
(c) Wise men is where Socrates got all his knowledge from.
(d) They are nearly as intelligent as himself.

3. Why is "true speech" often not persuasive?
(a) True speech is often delivered by politicians, who are always at odds with citizens.
(b) It is hard to properly present.
(c) No one wants to hear the truth about how ugly they are.
(d) It is so elegant that everyone falls in love with the words, failing to see the truthful content.

4. What does Socrates say about death and the divine voice in his head?
(a) His divine voice has assured him he will be with Zeus in heaven.
(b) His divine voice has told him terrible things about the afterlife.
(c) If death was a bad thing, his divine voice would have objected to his trial.
(d) His divine voice will die with him, and that is truly a tragedy.

5. What does Socrates believe is the central question of life?
(a) What is the meaning of piety?
(b) What is it all for?
(c) How does one acquire knowledge?
(d) How should one live one's life?

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Socrates, why would political life be dangerous for him?

2. According to Athenian law, is Socrates innocent or guilty of the crimes charged to him?

3. What does Socrates say about the accusation that he is engaged in scientific pursuits?

4. How does Socrates characterize the gods in Euthyphro?

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

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