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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 the basic impression of Socrates' overall defense strategy?
(a) It was strong, but just not enough.
(b) It was meaningless because Meletus rigged the trial.
(c) It was weak and full of holes.
(d) It displayed Socrates' full wit and brilliance.

2. How would Aristophanes characterize the religious belief of Socrates?
(a) Atheist.
(b) Polytheist.
(c) Anarchist.
(d) Deist.

3. Who are the characters in Crito?
(a) Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Eideron, and Crito.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Crito, Socrates, and Meletus.
(d) Crito and Socrates.

4. What ultimate sentence is handed down by the jury?
(a) A fine.
(b) Life imprisonment.
(c) Death by hanging.
(d) Death by poison.

5. 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 honoring an implicit contract he has with the citizens of Athens.
(d) He would be answering an evil with another evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Euthyphro's father accused of?

2. What do experts have to do with laws?

3. What city does Euthyphro take place in?

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

5. Which side does Aristophanes take in the conflict with Socrates?

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