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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Socrates try to argue about the principles of his philosophy with Crito?
(a) Socrates never talks philosophy with friends, only students.
(b) Socrates is weary of all talk.
(c) Crito would be unsympathetic to such an argument.
(d) Crito is not intelligent enough for such an argument.

3. Which is NOT one of the consequences of breaking a law according to Socrates?
(a) Corruption of the soul.
(b) Undermining of general authority.
(c) Finality, and the reduction of the threat of retaliation.
(d) The lessened ability for laws to serve their purpose.

4. What is Pheidippides' opinion about the old city songs?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He despises them.
(c) He has a particular affection for them.
(d) He likes them just to endear himself to Socrates.

5. Aristophanes is from which city?
(a) Athens.
(b) Attica.
(c) Rome.
(d) Alexandria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Strepsiades seek out Socrates?

2. According to Socrates, why should experts be obeyed?

3. Where does Crito take place?

4. What plan does Crito have for Socrates?

5. Why does Strepsiades throw Pheidippides a party?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Strepsiades react to Socrates' course of study in the Thinkery? How does Socrates in turn respond to Strepsiades?

2. Given Crito's criticism of Socrates, what segment of society can Crito be said to represent?

3. How does Socrates use the notion of a contract to reinforce his opinion that obeying the law is necessary?

4. What are the consequences of breaking the law?

5. How can Aristophanes' characterization of Socrates be summed up?

6. What gives law authority, according to Socrates?

7. According to Socrates, why must experts always be obeyed?

8. What is Socrates' response to Crito when Crito worries about Socrates' reputation?

9. What represents the "last straw" in Strepsiades' relationship with his son? Why does he refuse to speak to him in the end?

10. What reasons does Socrates give for deciding to remain in Athens, rather than escape with Crito?

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