Plato's Apology

What is Socrates' purpose in speaking to the Athenians?

• to persuade them that he is innocent

• to inform them of his plans for the future

• to entertain them with his dramatic humor.

• to apologize for his past behavior

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In what way can we be sure that Socrates is telling the truth?

• He is a famous Greek philosopher and would never tell a lie.

• It is not possible to know whether or not he is telling the truth.

• It is possible to tell by reading his words very carefully.

• Socrates is honest because Socrates has included this in his dialogues

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Which was the stance that Socrates held?

• His listeners should listen very carefully to him to understand what he says.

• His listeners should listen very carefully to him to spot the lies he tells.

• His listeners should listen very carefully and not be swayed by his eloquence.

• His listeners should listen very carefully and trust everything he says because of his reputation.

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Socrates equates the “force of eloquence” to

• meaning

• his accusers

• a lie

• the truth

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How does Socrates compare his eloquence with that of his accusers?

• He says that they have spoken very unpersuasively and were not prepared.

• He says that they have read their words while he will speak spontaneously.

• He says that he alone is convinced that his cause is right and just.

• He says that they have made up their arguments and he will not.

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What is the tone of Socrates' speech?

• dully and sleepy

• lighthearted and humorous

• forceful and direct

• angry and bitter

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Socrates asks the court to treat him as if he “were really a stranger” because he

• has never been in court and does not know the language of the court.

• has recently come to Athens from another country far away.

• does not know any of the Athenians present at the court.

• is well known because he has been in court many times before.

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Plato has Socrates clearly state his bias when Socrates says that

• he should be treated like a stranger.

• he is unable to face his accusers.

• his accusers speak nothing but lies.

• he will only speak the truth.

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For what reason does Socrates greatly fear his older accusers?

• He says that the Athenians heard the arguments of his older accusers when young and sure of themselves.

• He says that the Athenians heard the arguments of his older accusers when young and impressionable.

• He says that his older accusers are more dangerous because they don’t believe in the existence of the gods.

• He says that his older accusers are more dangerous because they do believe in the existence of the gods

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Based on reading the text, which of the following generalizations is most accurate?

• There are many people who defend Socrates.

• The Athenian court is very fair to Socrates.

• The court has little power over Socrates.

• Socrates is at the mercy of the Athenian court.

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