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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Socrates, what is dangerous about the conclusion that human good is related to what is dear to the gods?
(a) The gods may hate humans, making this conclusion suspect.
(b) The gods are unknowable, making this conclusion merely speculative.
(c) Any conclusion about human good should include societal values.
(d) Human good is only separated from human evil by a hair.

2. What did the oracle at Delphi tell Socrates?
(a) He is extremely handsome.
(b) He is the most ignorant of all men.
(c) He is the wisest of all men.
(d) He will die as a result of his trial.

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

4. What sentence does Socrates suggest for himself?
(a) A fine.
(b) Instruction on how to be a better teacher.
(c) Death.
(d) Free meals at the hall of heroes.

5. How does Socrates' respond to Crito's worry over Socrates' reputation?
(a) Socrates shares Crito's concern.
(b) Socrates pleads with Crito to restore his legacy.
(c) Socrates actually wants his reputation to be as bad as possible.
(d) Regardless of reputation, he must obey the law.

Short Answer Questions

1. How convinced was Crito by the defense Socrates provided during his trial?

2. What makes a law just, according to Socrates?

3. What does Socrates ask the jury to believe about the gods in Apology?

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

5. What is Euthyphro's profession?

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