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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 ultimate sentence is handed down by the jury?
(a) Death by poison.
(b) Death by hanging.
(c) Life imprisonment.
(d) A fine.

2. What attitude has Meletus adopted about the trial of Socrates?
(a) He is taking it quite seriously.
(b) He bears no opinion and avoids the issue.
(c) He is stridently pro-Socrates.
(d) He thinks the whole thing is a sham.

3. Why is Socrates heartened about the possibility of an afterlife?
(a) He will be able to properly plot his revenge upon the living.
(b) He will finally be the warrior he was destined to be.
(c) He will be able to visit oracles and learn about other lands.
(d) He will be able to continue his philosophical discussions there.

4. Why does Socrates believe his oratorical skill is superior to his opponents in his trial?
(a) His speech bears impressive flourishes.
(b) He is much more knowledgeable about rhetorical strategies and logic.
(c) He has practiced his entire life to defend what he stands for, and so is better prepared.
(d) He speaks the truth, and they do not.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Socrates compare himself to Achilles?

2. Which god does Euthyphro admire above all others?

3. What does Socrates say about the accusation that he is engaged in scientific pursuits?

4. When is an expert undermined?

5. According to Socrates, why should experts be obeyed?

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