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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 did the oracle at Delphi tell Socrates?
(a) He is the wisest of all men.
(b) He will die as a result of his trial.
(c) He is the most ignorant of all men.
(d) He is extremely handsome.

2. Why are many scientists accused of atheism, according to Socrates?
(a) Scientists will not accept religious explanations for things.
(b) It is yet another lie perpetrated by Meletus.
(c) They have never been properly exposed to religious concepts.
(d) Scientists must disavow Zeus in order to be admitted as a scientist.

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

4. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?
(a) He stole chickens from his own brother.
(b) He is putting his own father on trial.
(c) He frequently dresses up as a woman.
(d) He is claiming an olive tree orchard that is not his.

5. Why does Socrates object to the notion that piety is a system of exchange between gods and men?
(a) Men can never offer the one thing the gods truly crave: mortality.
(b) The "currency" between gods and men does not translate well.
(c) There is no delivery system in place for the exchange.
(d) Gods could not possibly need anything from humans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What verdict does the jury deliver in Socrates' trial?

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

3. What does Socrates tell his friends and supporters after his sentence is decided?

4. Why does Socrates believe his oratorical skill is superior to his opponents in his trial?

5. In regards to corrupting youth, what solution does Socrates see for correcting his tendencies?

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