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Plato's Apology (Ethics)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does Socrates claim that he can't put "some type of superhuman wisdom" "into words"?

a)

he tried it and it didn't work out

b)

it's too complicated

c)

it's magic

d)

he doesn't understand it

2.

What role does Meletus play in the trial of Socrates?

a)

prosecutor

b)

defense

c)

judge

d)

jury

3.

Which of the following is NOT an example of Socrates denying his accusations?

a)

"that's false too"

b)

"Listen, please."

c)

"anyone who says I do is lying"

d)

"none of it's true"

4.

Which of the following is NOT a philosophical question?

a)

What is the meaning of life?

b)

Who controls the weather?

c)

Does the universe have a purpose?

d)

How can we be happy?

5.

Who wrote "Apology"?

a)

Socrates

b)

Plato

c)

Aristotle

d)

Aristophanes

6.

Which of the following does Socrates claim to have?

a)

superhuman power

b)

superhuman wisdom

c)

human wisdom

d)

human magic

7.

Which of the following does Socrates do in paragraphs 1 through 3?

a)

I: He walks on air

b)

II: He confesses to the accusations

c)

III: He denies the accusations against him

d)

Options I & III

8.

What is Socrates accused of?

a)

meddling in matters that are not his business

b)

being paid for being an educator

c)

being a criminal

d)

all of the above

9.

what does "indict" means

a)

accuse

b)

describe

c)

acquit

d)

charge with an offence, bring someone to trial

10.

Who said Socrates could "walk on air" in his comedy?

a)

Meletus

b)

Plato

c)

Aristophanes

d)

Aristotle