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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Crito think Socrates displayed during his trial?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Cowardice.
(c) Betrayal.
(d) Nobility.

2. According to Socrates, why should experts be obeyed?
(a) They are powerful men, and could damage you with their influence.
(b) They have a direct connection with the gods.
(c) They have earned it by their long years of service.
(d) They are more likely to know what is best.

3. What is the basic impression of Socrates' overall defense strategy?
(a) It displayed Socrates' full wit and brilliance.
(b) It was strong, but just not enough.
(c) It was weak and full of holes.
(d) It was meaningless because Meletus rigged the trial.

4. Which of the following is true about Socrates' possible disobeying of a law, according to Socrates in Crito?
(a) It would only solidify the authority of Athens' lawmakers.
(b) It would be for the good of Athens.
(c) He would be answering an evil with another evil.
(d) He would honoring an implicit contract he has with the citizens of Athens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does society react to a philosopher who tells the truth, according to Socrates?

2. According to Socrates, when pursuing the truth, a person should defer to what authority?

3. What is the name for Athens' hall of heroes?

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

5. Which god does Euthyphro admire above all others?

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