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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Socrates' prosecutor in his trial?
(a) Kronos.
(b) Euthyphro.
(c) Crito.
(d) Meletus.

2. 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 just, because Socrates was truly guilty.
(c) The trial was just, because Socrates deserved his fate, given his lackluster defense.
(d) The trial was unjust, because Socrates didn't do his proper duty to defend himself.

3. To Socrates, what would illegally breaking out of prison constitute?
(a) Piety.
(b) Justice.
(c) The rule of law.
(d) Retaliation.

4. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?
(a) He is claiming an olive tree orchard that is not his.
(b) He is putting his own father on trial.
(c) He frequently dresses up as a woman.
(d) He stole chickens from his own brother.

5. Why special connection do Socrates and Euthyphro share?
(a) They share the same father.
(b) They are both wonderful artists.
(c) They both claim a special connection with divinity.
(d) They are both philosophers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is prophecy?

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

3. What verdict does the jury deliver in Socrates' trial?

4. How does Socrates try to prove that the Athenian definition of corruption is defective?

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

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