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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Socrates decide to worship the god that the oracle of Delphi channeled?
(a) The oracle complimented his looks.
(b) Socrates did it out of spite, because the oracle did not want Socrates to worship his god.
(c) The oracle had a correct pronouncement concerning wisdom.
(d) Socrates chose a god to worship randomly, because they don't exist, so it doesn't matter.

2. Who does Socrates believe speaks to him, as expressed in Euthyphro?
(a) Zeus.
(b) A being known as "the god."
(c) Plato.
(d) His deceased wife.

3. What is the name for Athens' hall of heroes?
(a) The Krytaniken.
(b) The Acropolis.
(c) The Prytaneum.
(d) The Coliseum.

4. Where does Crito take place?
(a) At Plato's home.
(b) In Crito's study.
(c) In prison.
(d) In Socrates' school.

5. What is the correct chronology of Socratic dialogues?
(a) Apology, Euthyphro, Crito.
(b) Euthyphro, Apology, Crito.
(c) Euthyphro, Crito, Apology.
(d) Apology, Crito, Euthyphro.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates compare himself to Achilles?

2. Why special connection do Socrates and Euthyphro share?

3. How does Socrates try to prove that the Athenian definition of corruption is defective?

4. What is Socrates' stance on political activity?

5. Why does Socrates compare himself to a subhuman pest?

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