View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Apology, what is Socrates' opinion on death?
(a) Death is not harmful.
(b) Death is an illusion of the mind.
(c) Death is frightening.
(d) Death is full of suffering.

2. What verdict does the jury deliver in Socrates' trial?
(a) It was the equivalent of a hung jury.
(b) Innocent.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Guilty by reason of mental disease.

3. What is the profession of Socrates?
(a) Moneylender.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Tanner.
(d) Mason.

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 he has a great memory.
(c) Socrates feels he knows nothing.
(d) Socrates feels wisdom is completely unimportant.

5. According to Athenian law, is Socrates innocent or guilty of the crimes charged to him?
(a) Guilty; though he believes in Zeus, he hates the god rather than loves him.
(b) Innocent; there is no evidence to support the charges.
(c) Guilty; he fits the definition of corruption set out in Athenian law.
(d) Innocent; Socrates is guilty of corruption, but that is not a crime in Athenian law.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which segment of society is Socrates charged with having a bad influence on?

2. What sentence does Socrates' friends beg for him to choose?

3. What does Socrates have Euthyphro agree about, in regards to love?

4. How should one seeking meaning in life, according to Socrates?

5. How does Socrates characterize the normal Athenian's pursuit of the good life?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 342 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample