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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 say about the accusation that he is engaged in scientific pursuits?
(a) He admits to pursuing science, but argues that science and religion are one and the same.
(b) He denies being engaged in any such pursuits.
(c) He admits to being a lover of science, dealing his defense another blow.
(d) He studied science only as a naive child of seven.

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the character traits of Socrates in The Clouds?
(a) Immoral.
(b) Iconoclastic.
(c) Deceitful.
(d) Pious.

3. Which is the first of three Socratic dialogues written by Plato?
(a) The Clouds.
(b) Crito.
(c) Apology.
(d) Euthyphro.

4. What is Socrates' definition of piety?
(a) Rigorous, logical pursuit of the truth.
(b) Obeying due to fear of punishment.
(c) Skillful service on behalf of the gods.
(d) Emulating the gods.

5. Why does Socrates believe obedience to the law could not represent disrespectful behavior?
(a) The law is based upon the good, without question.
(b) Respecting one's death sentence is respecting death itself.
(c) Prisoners serving their sentence with honor have a certain nobility about them.
(d) Law is a great authority on earth, and should be respected.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates discover when he speaks with and interviews "wise men"?

2. What does Socrates tell the jury after his sentence is decided?

3. Why does Socrates eventually refuse to help Strepsiades?

4. What sentence does Socrates suggest for himself?

5. Which is NOT one of the insults lodged against Socrates by the citizens of Athens?

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