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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 did Socrates decide to worship the god that the oracle of Delphi channeled?
(a) Socrates chose a god to worship randomly, because they don't exist, so it doesn't matter.
(b) The oracle complimented his looks.
(c) Socrates did it out of spite, because the oracle did not want Socrates to worship his god.
(d) The oracle had a correct pronouncement concerning wisdom.

2. What relationship is Crito to Socrates?
(a) Student.
(b) Legal counsel.
(c) Friend.
(d) Detractor.

3. On which point in Crito does Socrates differ markedly from his position in Apology?
(a) On the certainty of his wisdom.
(b) On the importance of reputation.
(c) On the strength of his piety.
(d) On what it is to be a just law.

4. While arguing about his way of life, how does Socrates position himself with respect to Athens?
(a) The needed villain of Athens.
(b) The plumber of Athens.
(c) The savior of Athens.
(d) The artist of Athens.

5. Why is Socrates put on trial?
(a) For indecent exposure.
(b) For embezzlement.
(c) For murder.
(d) For corrupting the youth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Socrates kept prior to his sentence being carried out?

2. What does Crito think Socrates displayed during his trial?

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

4. What is Socrates illustrating with his choice to stay in Athens rather than flee?

5. What does Socrates tell his friends and supporters after his sentence is decided?

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