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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 basic impression of Socrates' overall defense strategy?
(a) It was strong, but just not enough.
(b) It was meaningless because Meletus rigged the trial.
(c) It displayed Socrates' full wit and brilliance.
(d) It was weak and full of holes.

2. Why is Socrates wiser than anyone he knows?
(a) Because he knows all the best philosophers in Athens, including Plato.
(b) Because he knows that he knows nothing.
(c) Because of his powerful observational skills of the natural world.
(d) Because of his great understanding of physics and astronomy.

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

4. Why does Euthyphro decide to end his conversation with Socrates?
(a) Socrates has become belligerent and angry.
(b) Euthyphro successfully argued his case, and emerged victorious.
(c) Euthyphro was personally insulted after Socrates mentioned his father.
(d) He is frustrated at the logical traps Socrates has put him in.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is "true speech" often not persuasive?

2. Which is the first of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?

3. According to Athenian law, is Socrates innocent or guilty of the crimes charged to him?

4. What is Socrates' first defense against the charge that he is corrupting youth?

5. What did the oracle at Delphi tell Socrates?

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