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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) Thoughtfulness.
(b) Admiration.
(c) Anger.
(d) Laughter.

2. At the end of Clouds, what does Strepsiades believe about Zeus?
(a) Zeus does not exist.
(b) Zeus exists, but does not meddle in the affairs of man.
(c) Zeus exists to destroy and ruin human lives.
(d) Zeus is important in holding the community together.

3. What sentence does Socrates' friends beg for him to choose?
(a) One year of community service.
(b) Death by beheading, as it is the quickest way.
(c) Imprisonment of one year.
(d) A fine.

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

5. At the end of Apology, what is Socrates' opinion on death?
(a) Death is full of suffering.
(b) Death is an illusion of the mind.
(c) Death is not harmful.
(d) Death is frightening.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Socrates decide to worship the god that the oracle of Delphi channeled?

2. What happens when youthful Athenians follow Socrates' philosophical teachings?

3. How does Socrates display his piety?

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the character traits of Socrates in The Clouds?

5. What is Socrates' stance on political activity?

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