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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Plato's Crito.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Socrates compare death to sleep?
(a) Since sleep is good, death is good.
(b) Sleep is restful, but death is a never-resting state.
(c) The only thing similar is the closing of the eyes.
(d) Sleep, like death, is often filled with frightening visions.

2. Why does the dialogue in Euthyphro end?
(a) Socrates is taken to prison.
(b) Euthyphro becomes frustrated and leaves.
(c) There is a great earthquake.
(d) Plato died before he finished writing it.

3. What does Socrates ask the jury to believe about the gods in Apology?
(a) The gods are not divine, but human.
(b) The gods will care for those who are good.
(c) The gods love scientists.
(d) The gods appreciate regular sacrifice.

4. What is Euthyphro's profession?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Prosecutor.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Merchant.

5. Why does Socrates compare himself to Achilles?
(a) He is destined to die.
(b) He fights for the just and the true.
(c) He is excellent at the javelin throw.
(d) He has a tiny but fatal flaw: his kindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the correct chronology of Socratic dialogues?

2. What does Socrates claim about his relationship with his students?

3. What is the state of Socrates' reputation in Athens after the trial and sentencing?

4. Who is the first person to accuse Socrates of corrupting the youth?

5. Where does Crito take place?

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