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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 does Socrates try to prove that the Athenian definition of corruption is defective?
(a) By arguing that laws are meant to be broken.
(b) By showing that he pursues a good life in a proper way.
(c) By calling forth a large number of his students to testify.
(d) By asking the prosecution to produce concrete evidence of the alleged corruption.

2. Why doesn't Socrates try to argue about the principles of his philosophy with Crito?
(a) Crito is not intelligent enough for such an argument.
(b) Socrates is weary of all talk.
(c) Socrates never talks philosophy with friends, only students.
(d) Crito would be unsympathetic to such an argument.

3. What sentence does Meletus suggest for Socrates?
(a) A fine.
(b) Death.
(c) An imprisonment of one year.
(d) An imprisonment of ten years.

4. Why is Socrates heartened about the possibility of an afterlife?
(a) He will be able to continue his philosophical discussions there.
(b) He will finally be the warrior he was destined to be.
(c) He will be able to properly plot his revenge upon the living.
(d) He will be able to visit oracles and learn about other lands.

5. What is Euthyphro's father accused of?
(a) Prostitution.
(b) Impiety.
(c) Begging.
(d) Assault.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?

2. According to Socrates, why would political life be dangerous for him?

3. According to Socrates, what is dangerous about the conclusion that human good is related to what is dear to the gods?

4. How convinced was Crito by the defense Socrates provided during his trial?

5. Why is Socrates wiser than anyone he knows?

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