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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 explains Socrates' stance on political activity?
(a) A divine voice in his head told him how to behave.
(b) He listens to his students.
(c) His father, a politician, was killed because of his position.
(d) He listens to his friends.

2. Where does Euthyphro take place?
(a) By a river.
(b) In Socrates' Thinkery.
(c) In prison.
(d) In a government office.

3. What does Socrates tell the jury after his sentence is decided?
(a) He will have his revenge, if not in this life, then the next.
(b) He thanked them for their service to the community.
(c) His students will visit more harm upon the city than he ever could.
(d) He is truly sorry for what he did.

4. Why is Socrates heartened about the possibility of an afterlife?
(a) He will be able to properly plot his revenge upon the living.
(b) He will be able to visit oracles and learn about other lands.
(c) He will finally be the warrior he was destined to be.
(d) He will be able to continue his philosophical discussions there.

5. Why does Socrates say that he is not impious?
(a) He in fact believes in Zeus wholeheartedly.
(b) He believes there are cloud goddesses.
(c) Meletus, in charging impiety, has contradicted himself.
(d) He regularly speaks with the voice in his head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the insults lodged against Socrates by the citizens of Athens?

2. In Euthyphro, what problem does Socrates have with the suggestion that it is good to be dear to the gods?

3. How does the jury get to decide the sentence for Socrates?

4. What topic does Socrates discuss to dismantle Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?

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

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