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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aristophanes' Clouds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates try to teach Strepsiades?
(a) Just theology.
(b) Just argumentation.
(c) Just astronomy.
(d) Most everything.

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

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

4. What would happen if Socrates fled to a city that was well-governed?
(a) He would finally get justice.
(b) He could live a life free from political ambition.
(c) He would be a law-breaker, and suffer from the same bad reputation.
(d) He could plot his revenge.

5. Where is Socrates kept prior to his sentence being carried out?
(a) Prison.
(b) Plato's home.
(c) Crito's home.
(d) He is under house arrest at his school.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Euthyphro, what problem does Socrates have with the suggestion that it is good to be dear to the gods?

2. What do Crito and Socrates agree upon in regards to retaliation?

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

4. What plan does Crito have for Socrates?

5. Why does the Athenian community treat Euthyphro with contempt and derision?

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