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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 about the justice or injustice of the trial? Why?
(a) The trial was unjust, because Meletus the prosecutor tricked the jury.
(b) The trial was unjust, because Socrates didn't do his proper duty to defend himself.
(c) The trial was just, because Socrates was truly guilty.
(d) The trial was just, because Socrates deserved his fate, given his lackluster defense.

2. What is Socrates' stance on political activity?
(a) He only participates in politics at the request of his friends.
(b) He heartily engages in politics.
(c) He believes a supreme dictator is what's needed in Greece.
(d) He refrains from any political activity.

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

4. According to Euthyphro, what might Socrates say about his own level of knowledge?
(a) Socrates feels he is a storehouse of knowledge.
(b) Socrates feels wisdom is completely unimportant.
(c) Socrates feels he has a great memory.
(d) Socrates feels he knows nothing.

5. 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) He would be answering an evil with another evil.
(c) It would be for the good of Athens.
(d) He would honoring an implicit contract he has with the citizens of Athens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates claim about his relationship with his students?

2. Where does Apology take place?

3. Why are many scientists accused of atheism, according to Socrates?

4. What is the subject of Plato's Apology?

5. The Euthyphro is known as what kind of writing?

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