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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the subject of Plato's Apology?
(a) A day of Socrates teaching at his school.
(b) Socrates' definition of piety.
(c) Socrates' trial.
(d) Socrates' execution.

3. How does Socrates display his piety?
(a) He worships the god that the oracle of Delphi worships.
(b) He reminds all his students to pray at the shrine of Hera.
(c) He makes regular sacrifices to Zeus.
(d) He attempts to read the stars, in order to become closer to the heavens.

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

5. What does Socrates claim about his relationship with his students?
(a) He makes them suffer only so he can teach them more.
(b) He has never claimed to teach, only to talk honestly.
(c) His students are all too stupid to do much damage.
(d) He has no students, and the trial is a complete farce.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion did Socrates stir in the jury by his suggestion of a punishment?

2. Which is the third and final Socratic dialogue written by Plato?

3. Where does Crito take place?

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

5. According to Euthyphro, when the Athenian people are pious, what happens?

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