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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotion did Socrates stir in the jury by his suggestion of a punishment?
(a) Anger.
(b) Admiration.
(c) Thoughtfulness.
(d) Laughter.

2. What does Crito think about the justice or injustice of the trial? Why?
(a) The trial was unjust, because Meletus the prosecutor tricked the jury.
(b) The trial was unjust, because Socrates didn't do his proper duty to defend himself.
(c) The trial was just, because Socrates deserved his fate, given his lackluster defense.
(d) The trial was just, because Socrates was truly guilty.

3. How does Socrates display his piety?
(a) He makes regular sacrifices to Zeus.
(b) He worships the god that the oracle of Delphi worships.
(c) He attempts to read the stars, in order to become closer to the heavens.
(d) He reminds all his students to pray at the shrine of Hera.

4. What text does Pheidippides recite at the party Strepsiades throws for him?
(a) A poem about incest.
(b) A dialogue in which Plato is humiliated by Socrates.
(c) A play about rape.
(d) A poem about thievery.

5. How does Socrates characterize the normal Athenian's pursuit of the good life?
(a) Manly self-assertion.
(b) Apolitical charity.
(c) A fight for justice.
(d) The search for beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Strepsiades seek out Socrates?

2. Who is the first person to accuse Socrates of corrupting the youth?

3. How can Crito's emotional state during Socrates' trial be characterized?

4. How would Aristophanes characterize the religious belief of Socrates?

5. What is Euthyphro's father accused of?

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