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

2. How does Socrates' respond to Crito's worry over Socrates' reputation?
(a) Socrates actually wants his reputation to be as bad as possible.
(b) Socrates shares Crito's concern.
(c) Regardless of reputation, he must obey the law.
(d) Socrates pleads with Crito to restore his legacy.

3. What does an "implicit contract agreement" require, according to Socrates in Crito?
(a) Being just.
(b) Being pious.
(c) Upholding one's reputation.
(d) Obeying the law.

4. What do citizens depend upon for their ability to achieve excellence?
(a) Reputation.
(b) Political power.
(c) Laws.
(d) Wisdom.

5. Where does Euthyphro take place?
(a) In Socrates' Thinkery.
(b) By a river.
(c) In prison.
(d) In a government office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Socrates' stance on political activity?

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

3. Where does Apology take place?

4. What attitude has Meletus adopted about the trial of Socrates?

5. What is the subject of Plato's Apology?

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