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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 famous text succeeded in tarnishing Socrates' reputation, dealing him a blow in his trial?
(a) Apology.
(b) Crito.
(c) The Clouds.
(d) Medea.

2. According to Euthyphro, when the Athenian people are pious, what happens?
(a) Neighboring Sparta suffers illness and death.
(b) The gods shun them.
(c) The gods reward them.
(d) They feel better and work harder, with or without the gods.

3. Why does Socrates compare himself to Achilles?
(a) He is excellent at the javelin throw.
(b) He fights for the just and the true.
(c) He is destined to die.
(d) He has a tiny but fatal flaw: his kindness.

4. What does Socrates have Euthyphro agree about, in regards to love?
(a) Things that are loved, are loved because they are loved by someone.
(b) Love always depends on exactly three parties.
(c) Love, like the top of Mount Olympus, can never truly be known.
(d) Love is the mutual lack of disrespect between two people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Socrates characterize the gods in Euthyphro?

2. Which is the second of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?

3. Socrates argues that, since Crito cares about public opinion, he must care about ... ?

4. What is prophecy?

5. How does Socrates compare death to sleep?

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