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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates characterize the gods in Euthyphro?
(a) Objective and impartial.
(b) Petty and unfair.
(c) Murderous and treacherous.
(d) Courageous and aggressive.

2. What does Socrates believe is the central question of life?
(a) What is the meaning of piety?
(b) How does one acquire knowledge?
(c) How should one live one's life?
(d) What is it all for?

3. What is Socrates' general attitude toward the citizens of Athens?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Murderous.
(c) Challenging.
(d) Jealous.

4. 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; he fits the definition of corruption set out in Athenian law.
(d) Guilty; though he believes in Zeus, he hates the god rather than loves him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates discover when he speaks with and interviews "wise men"?

2. Where does Euthyphro take place?

3. How does Socrates display his piety?

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

5. What is prophecy?

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