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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Plato's Apology.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why is "true speech" often not persuasive?
(a) True speech is often delivered by politicians, who are always at odds with citizens.
(b) No one wants to hear the truth about how ugly they are.
(c) It is so elegant that everyone falls in love with the words, failing to see the truthful content.
(d) It is hard to properly present.
2. What does Euthyphro believe about local teachings about Zeus?
(a) He accepts them, but only in order to spare the city conflict.
(b) He rejects them completely.
(c) He is actively hostile to the followers of Zeus, heckling him whenever he can.
(d) He believes in them wholeheartedly.
3. What does Socrates say about the accusation that he is engaged in scientific pursuits?
(a) He admits to being a lover of science, dealing his defense another blow.
(b) He admits to pursuing science, but argues that science and religion are one and the same.
(c) He denies being engaged in any such pursuits.
(d) He studied science only as a naive child of seven.
4. Why did Socrates decide to worship the god that the oracle of Delphi channeled?
(a) Socrates chose a god to worship randomly, because they don't exist, so it doesn't matter.
(b) The oracle complimented his looks.
(c) Socrates did it out of spite, because the oracle did not want Socrates to worship his god.
(d) The oracle had a correct pronouncement concerning wisdom.
5. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?
(a) The gods are not the final arbiters of what is good and truthful.
(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 know too much; people need to find things out for themselves.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Socrates wiser than anyone he knows?
2. What is Euthyphro's profession?
3. According to Euthyphro, when the Athenian people are pious, what happens?
4. What is Socrates' general attitude toward the citizens of Athens?
5. What is Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?
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