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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 subject of Plato's Apology?
(a) Socrates' definition of piety.
(b) A day of Socrates teaching at his school.
(c) Socrates' trial.
(d) Socrates' execution.

2. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?
(a) The gods know too much; people need to find things out for themselves.
(b) The gods are impossible to access, and the journey is too difficult.
(c) Wise men don't need to consult with gods, but they certainly should.
(d) The gods are not the final arbiters of what is good and truthful.

3. What is prophecy?
(a) Hatred for one's own family.
(b) Knowledge of the future.
(c) A ritual rite of passage to manhood.
(d) Faith in the gods.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?

2. What does Socrates say about the accusation that he is engaged in scientific pursuits?

3. Why does Socrates say that he is not impious?

4. According to Euthyphro, what might Socrates say about his own level of knowledge?

5. Why didn't Socrates bring his family to court?

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