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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Socrates' first defense against the charge that he is corrupting youth?
(a) Youth is made for corruption; only later in life does one find morality.
(b) If love is a crime, Socrates is guilty as charged.
(c) He had only talked with elderly people at his school.
(d) He has no hand in making laws, which is what truly corrupts youth.

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 believes in them wholeheartedly.
(c) He is actively hostile to the followers of Zeus, heckling him whenever he can.
(d) He rejects them completely.

3. Which of the following is true about Socrates' possible disobeying of a law, according to Socrates in Crito?
(a) It would only solidify the authority of Athens' lawmakers.
(b) He would honoring an implicit contract he has with the citizens of Athens.
(c) It would be for the good of Athens.
(d) He would be answering an evil with another evil.

4. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?
(a) Wise men don't need to consult with gods, but they certainly should.
(b) The gods know too much; people need to find things out for themselves.
(c) The gods are not the final arbiters of what is good and truthful.
(d) The gods are impossible to access, and the journey is too difficult.

5. What do citizens depend upon for their ability to achieve excellence?
(a) Political power.
(b) Laws.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of Plato's Apology?

2. Which segment of society is Socrates charged with having a bad influence on?

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

4. Which is NOT one of the consequences of breaking a law according to Socrates?

5. Citizens could not be good individuals without what?

(see the answer key)

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