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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Socrates heartened about the possibility of an afterlife?
(a) He will be able to visit oracles and learn about other lands.
(b) He will be able to properly plot his revenge upon the living.
(c) He will be able to continue his philosophical discussions there.
(d) He will finally be the warrior he was destined to be.

2. What is the name for Athens' hall of heroes?
(a) The Coliseum.
(b) The Prytaneum.
(c) The Acropolis.
(d) The Krytaniken.

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

4. The Euthyphro is known as what kind of writing?
(a) Dialogue.
(b) Autobiography.
(c) Novel.
(d) Play.

5. Socrates not only challenged Athenian morality but ... ?
(a) Athenian sense of purpose.
(b) Athenian restrictions on diet.
(c) Athenian political power.
(d) Athenian understanding of fish and water fowl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of Socrates' reputation in Athens after the trial and sentencing?

2. How should one seeking meaning in life, according to Socrates?

3. Which is NOT one of the consequences of breaking a law according to Socrates?

4. Why didn't Socrates bring his family to court?

5. What does Socrates have Euthyphro agree about, in regards to love?

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