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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Socrates' prosecutor in his trial?
(a) Kronos.
(b) Meletus.
(c) Crito.
(d) Euthyphro.

2. What does Socrates ask the jury to believe about the gods in Apology?
(a) The gods are not divine, but human.
(b) The gods love scientists.
(c) The gods appreciate regular sacrifice.
(d) The gods will care for those who are good.

3. What verdict does the jury deliver in Socrates' trial?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Innocent.
(c) Guilty by reason of mental disease.
(d) It was the equivalent of a hung jury.

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

5. What is the name of Zeus' father?
(a) Hades.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Titan.
(d) Kronos.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Euthyphro take place in?

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

3. Which is NOT one of the consequences of breaking a law according to Socrates?

4. Where does Apology take place?

5. Where does Euthyphro take place?

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