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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Euthyphro covers which section of Socrates' legal ordeal?
(a) Arrest.
(b) Imprisonment.
(c) Execution.
(d) Trial.

2. What is the correct chronology of Socratic dialogues?
(a) Euthyphro, Apology, Crito.
(b) Apology, Euthyphro, Crito.
(c) Euthyphro, Crito, Apology.
(d) Apology, Crito, Euthyphro.

3. What topic does Socrates discuss to dismantle Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?
(a) Love.
(b) War.
(c) Carpentry.
(d) Food-making.

4. Which of the following is true about Socrates' possible disobeying of a law, according to Socrates in Crito?
(a) It would be for the good of Athens.
(b) It would only solidify the authority of Athens' lawmakers.
(c) He would be answering an evil with another evil.
(d) He would honoring an implicit contract he has with the citizens of Athens.

5. What would happen if Socrates fled to a city that was poorly-governed?
(a) He would be killed for a bounty.
(b) He could take advantage of foolish people.
(c) He might be able to establish a political career.
(d) He could not live a good life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship is Crito to Socrates?

2. According to Socrates, the philosopher who tells the truth ... ?

3. What is prophecy?

4. What does Socrates discover when he speaks with and interviews "wise men"?

5. Why does Socrates compare himself to Achilles?

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