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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aristophanes' Clouds.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?
(a) The gods are impossible to access, and the journey is too difficult.
(b) The gods are not the final arbiters of what is good and truthful.
(c) The gods know too much; people need to find things out for themselves.
(d) Wise men don't need to consult with gods, but they certainly should.

3. Pheidippides recites a text written by which man?
(a) Aristophanes.
(b) Sophocles.
(c) Plato.
(d) Euripides.

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

5. Why does Strepsiades seek out Socrates?
(a) To find sanctuary from his pursuers.
(b) To teach him how to be a better lover.
(c) Because Socrates owes him money.
(d) To teach him how to be a better speaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is "true speech" often not persuasive?

2. Which is the second of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?

3. Why does Socrates believe his oratorical skill is superior to his opponents in his trial?

4. In Euthyphro, what problem does Socrates have with the suggestion that it is good to be dear to the gods?

5. What happens when youthful Athenians follow Socrates' philosophical teachings?

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