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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aristophanes' Clouds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates try to teach Strepsiades?
(a) Most everything.
(b) Just argumentation.
(c) Just theology.
(d) Just astronomy.

2. Who is Socrates' prosecutor in his trial?
(a) Euthyphro.
(b) Crito.
(c) Kronos.
(d) Meletus.

3. The Euthyphro is a dialogue between which men?
(a) Zeus and Hades.
(b) Plato and Socrates.
(c) Socrates and Euthyphro.
(d) Aristophanes and Cato.

4. What do Crito and Socrates agree upon in regards to retaliation?
(a) One should not retaliate against an evil action with another evil action.
(b) Retaliation is the law of human nature.
(c) Retaliation is the threat that gives law authority.
(d) Retaliation is rarely encouraged, but it can be useful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Athenian law, is Socrates innocent or guilty of the crimes charged to him?

2. According to Euthyphro, what might Socrates say about his own level of knowledge?

3. What verdict does the jury deliver in Socrates' trial?

4. What does Socrates discover when he speaks with and interviews "wise men"?

5. While arguing about his way of life, how does Socrates position himself with respect to Athens?

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