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

2. Socrates and Crito agree that the individual should follow what?
(a) The law.
(b) Popular opinion.
(c) Their in-the-moment emotions.
(d) The truth.

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

4. What does Socrates say about death and the divine voice in his head?
(a) If death was a bad thing, his divine voice would have objected to his trial.
(b) His divine voice will die with him, and that is truly a tragedy.
(c) His divine voice has told him terrible things about the afterlife.
(d) His divine voice has assured him he will be with Zeus in heaven.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To Socrates, what would illegally breaking out of prison constitute?

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

3. What is Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?

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

5. Who are the characters in Crito?

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