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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem is Strepsiades dealing with at the beginning of The Clouds?
(a) He is fleeing from the law.
(b) His mother has been murdered.
(c) He has a great crisis of faith.
(d) He is overwhelmed with debt.

2. What is the state of Socrates' reputation in Athens after the trial and sentencing?
(a) Officially, no one may ever speak of him again.
(b) It has improved somewhat.
(c) He has proven everyone wrong and emerged with a sterling reputation.
(d) It is as worse as ever.

3. How many speeches did Socrates give in his defense during his trial in Athens?
(a) One.
(b) Zero.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. In The Clouds, what does Socrates feel about Zeus?
(a) Zeus does not exist.
(b) Zeus exists to destroy and ruin human lives.
(c) Socrates prays to Zeus on a daily basis.
(d) Zeus exists, but does not meddle in the affairs of man.

5. Euthyphro's definition of piety depends upon what body of stories?
(a) The Epic of Gilgamesh.
(b) Greek mythology.
(c) Scandinavian mythology.
(d) Aesop's Fables.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates not only challenged Athenian morality but ... ?

2. Pheidippides recites a text written by which man?

3. What is Socrates' stance on political activity?

4. Strepsiades' ultimate fear about Pheidippides revolves around which taboo?

5. Which god does Euthyphro admire above all others?

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