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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Socrates, what gives him the right to challenge society, in Apology?
(a) Devotion to his god.
(b) The power of his intellect.
(c) The power of his friendships.
(d) The politicians.

2. What sentence does Socrates' friends beg for him to choose?
(a) Death by beheading, as it is the quickest way.
(b) One year of community service.
(c) Imprisonment of one year.
(d) A fine.

3. Where does Crito take place?
(a) In Socrates' school.
(b) At Plato's home.
(c) In prison.
(d) In Crito's study.

4. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?
(a) He stole chickens from his own brother.
(b) He is putting his own father on trial.
(c) He is claiming an olive tree orchard that is not his.
(d) He frequently dresses up as a woman.

5. What is Euthyphro's father accused of?
(a) Impiety.
(b) Begging.
(c) Assault.
(d) Prostitution.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the benefits of law, according to Socrates in Crito?

2. Why does law have authority?

3. To Socrates, what would illegally breaking out of prison constitute?

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

5. How does Socrates display his piety?

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