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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Athenian law, is Socrates innocent or guilty of the crimes charged to him?
(a) Innocent; there is no evidence to support the charges.
(b) Innocent; Socrates is guilty of corruption, but that is not a crime in Athenian law.
(c) Guilty; though he believes in Zeus, he hates the god rather than loves him.
(d) Guilty; he fits the definition of corruption set out in Athenian law.

2. While arguing about his way of life, how does Socrates position himself with respect to Athens?
(a) The savior of Athens.
(b) The plumber of Athens.
(c) The artist of Athens.
(d) The needed villain of Athens.

3. In Euthyphro, what problem does Socrates have with the suggestion that it is good to be dear to the gods?
(a) The gods behave arbitrarily, and not according to an objective standard.
(b) The gods all behave according to a rigidly objective standard.
(c) The gods are, most likely, ordinary humans.
(d) The gods do not appear on earth to perceive human behavior.

4. At the end of Euthyphro, what does Socrates' "god" tell him?
(a) He will die at dawn the next day.
(b) He is the wisest of men in another part of his life.
(c) Athens will be destroyed in a great flood some day.
(d) He should not have treated Euthyphro so harshly.

5. According to Socrates, what gives him the right to challenge society, in Apology?
(a) The politicians.
(b) Devotion to his god.
(c) The power of his friendships.
(d) The power of his intellect.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Socrates object to the notion that piety is a system of exchange between gods and men?

3. What is the subject of Plato's Apology?

4. What is the "good life" as defined by Athens law, according to Plato's Apology?

5. What does Euthyphro believe about local teachings about Zeus?

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