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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 Euthyphro's second definition of piety?
(a) Piety is preparing oneself for great rewards.
(b) Piety is behaving honorably despite ill fortune.
(c) Piety is engaging in skillful service on behalf of the gods.
(d) Piety is fearing own's own mortality.

2. What explains Socrates' stance on political activity?
(a) His father, a politician, was killed because of his position.
(b) A divine voice in his head told him how to behave.
(c) He listens to his students.
(d) He listens to his friends.

3. 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 will care for those who are good.
(d) The gods appreciate regular sacrifice.

4. To Socrates, what would illegally breaking out of prison constitute?
(a) The rule of law.
(b) Retaliation.
(c) Piety.
(d) Justice.

5. What plan does Crito have for Socrates?
(a) Crito has an escape plan to break out of prison.
(b) Crito plans to murder Socrates in order to put him out of his misery.
(c) Crito plans to launch an aggressive support campaign in town.
(d) Crito plans to appeal to the higher court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are many scientists accused of atheism, according to Socrates?

2. How should one seeking meaning in life, according to Socrates?

3. According to Socrates, when pursuing the truth, a person should defer to what authority?

4. What topic does Socrates discuss to dismantle Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?

5. How convinced was Crito by the defense Socrates provided during his trial?

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