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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Socrates believe his oratorical skill is superior to his opponents in his trial?
(a) He is much more knowledgeable about rhetorical strategies and logic.
(b) His speech bears impressive flourishes.
(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.

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

3. How does Socrates characterize the gods in Euthyphro?
(a) Petty and unfair.
(b) Murderous and treacherous.
(c) Objective and impartial.
(d) Courageous and aggressive.

4. What is the overarching subject of Euthyphro?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Piety.
(d) Love.

5. The Euthyphro is known as what kind of writing?
(a) Play.
(b) Dialogue.
(c) Autobiography.
(d) Novel.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is an expert undermined?

2. What is the "good life" as defined by Athens law, according to Plato's Apology?

3. How does Pheidippides justify his violent action toward Strepsiades?

4. What famous text succeeded in tarnishing Socrates' reputation, dealing him a blow in his trial?

5. What does Socrates tell his friends and supporters after his sentence is decided?

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