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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 is the name of Zeus' father?
(a) Hercules.
(b) Hades.
(c) Kronos.
(d) Titan.

2. Where does Apology take place?
(a) Athens.
(b) Rome.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Egypt.

3. Why does Socrates believe he may lose his trial from the very start?
(a) He does not possess the impressive speech skills of his accusers.
(b) He knows that the jurors have been bribed.
(c) His divine voice foretells of doom.
(d) He is convinced Meletus will manufacture evidence.

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

5. Which is the first of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?
(a) Crito.
(b) Euthyphro.
(c) Apology.
(d) The Clouds.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Socrates, why would political life be dangerous for him?

2. How does Socrates try to prove that the Athenian definition of corruption is defective?

3. What does Socrates believe is the central question of life?

4. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?

5. The Euthyphro is a dialogue between which men?

(see the answer key)

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