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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Citizens could not be good individuals without what?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Religion.
(c) Science.
(d) Laws.

3. What would happen if Socrates fled to a city that was poorly-governed?
(a) He could not live a good life.
(b) He would be killed for a bounty.
(c) He might be able to establish a political career.
(d) He could take advantage of foolish people.

4. Euthyphro covers which section of Socrates' legal ordeal?
(a) Trial.
(b) Execution.
(c) Imprisonment.
(d) Arrest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is prophecy?

2. What explains Socrates' stance on political activity?

3. Why does Socrates say that he is not impious?

4. What did the oracle at Delphi tell Socrates?

5. How does Socrates compare death to sleep?

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