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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 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) They are nearly as intelligent as himself.
(c) He discovers they know nothing.
(d) Wise men is where Socrates got all his knowledge from.

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

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

4. According to Socrates, why would political life be dangerous for him?
(a) Those who fight for justice are killed.
(b) He would become too absorbed by the affection and attention.
(c) He is too tempted by power.
(d) He would try to help everyone, and despair when he could not.

5. According to Socrates, what is dangerous about the conclusion that human good is related to what is dear to the gods?
(a) Human good is only separated from human evil by a hair.
(b) Any conclusion about human good should include societal values.
(c) The gods are unknowable, making this conclusion merely speculative.
(d) The gods may hate humans, making this conclusion suspect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Socrates' prosecutor in his trial?

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

3. Why does the dialogue in Euthyphro end?

4. What emotion did Socrates stir in the jury by his suggestion of a punishment?

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

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