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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 ultimate sentence is handed down by the jury?
(a) A fine.
(b) Death by hanging.
(c) Death by poison.
(d) Life imprisonment.

2. Why is "true speech" often not persuasive?
(a) No one wants to hear the truth about how ugly they are.
(b) It is hard to properly present.
(c) It is so elegant that everyone falls in love with the words, failing to see the truthful content.
(d) True speech is often delivered by politicians, who are always at odds with citizens.

3. What is Socrates' first defense against the charge that he is corrupting youth?
(a) He had only talked with elderly people at his school.
(b) He has no hand in making laws, which is what truly corrupts youth.
(c) Youth is made for corruption; only later in life does one find morality.
(d) If love is a crime, Socrates is guilty as charged.

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

5. What is the overarching subject of Euthyphro?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Love.
(c) Pleasure.
(d) Piety.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sentence does Meletus suggest for Socrates?

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

3. What does Socrates believe about the concept of objective truth?

4. What explains Socrates' stance on political activity?

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

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