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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates display his piety?
(a) He worships the god that the oracle of Delphi worships.
(b) He reminds all his students to pray at the shrine of Hera.
(c) He makes regular sacrifices to Zeus.
(d) He attempts to read the stars, in order to become closer to the heavens.

2. Why does Socrates believe his oratorical skill is superior to his opponents in his trial?
(a) He speaks the truth, and they do not.
(b) He has practiced his entire life to defend what he stands for, and so is better prepared.
(c) His speech bears impressive flourishes.
(d) He is much more knowledgeable about rhetorical strategies and logic.

3. Socrates not only challenged Athenian morality but ... ?
(a) Athenian sense of purpose.
(b) Athenian political power.
(c) Athenian understanding of fish and water fowl.
(d) Athenian restrictions on diet.

4. What verdict does the jury deliver in Socrates' trial?
(a) Innocent.
(b) Guilty.
(c) It was the equivalent of a hung jury.
(d) Guilty by reason of mental disease.

5. What explains Socrates' stance on political activity?
(a) His father, a politician, was killed because of his position.
(b) He listens to his students.
(c) A divine voice in his head told him how to behave.
(d) He listens to his friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the first of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?

2. What happens when youthful Athenians follow Socrates' philosophical teachings?

3. How does society react to a philosopher who tells the truth, according to Socrates?

4. According to Socrates, what gives him the right to challenge society, in Apology?

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

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