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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 famous text succeeded in tarnishing Socrates' reputation, dealing him a blow in his trial?
(a) The Clouds.
(b) Apology.
(c) Crito.
(d) Medea.

2. The Euthyphro is a dialogue between which men?
(a) Zeus and Hades.
(b) Plato and Socrates.
(c) Aristophanes and Cato.
(d) Socrates and Euthyphro.

3. What attitude has Meletus adopted about the trial of Socrates?
(a) He bears no opinion and avoids the issue.
(b) He is stridently pro-Socrates.
(c) He thinks the whole thing is a sham.
(d) He is taking it quite seriously.

4. How many speeches did Socrates give in his defense during his trial in Athens?
(a) Zero.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

5. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?
(a) The gods are impossible to access, and the journey is too difficult.
(b) The gods know too much; people need to find things out for themselves.
(c) The gods are not the final arbiters of what is good and truthful.
(d) Wise men don't need to consult with gods, but they certainly should.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Socrates characterize the normal Athenian's pursuit of the good life?

3. What is the basic impression of Socrates' overall defense strategy?

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

5. While arguing about his way of life, how does Socrates position himself with respect to Athens?

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