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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What famous text succeeded in tarnishing Socrates' reputation, dealing him a blow in his trial?
(a) The Clouds.
(b) Apology.
(c) Crito.
(d) Medea.

2. Where does Euthyphro take place?
(a) By a river.
(b) In a government office.
(c) In prison.
(d) In Socrates' Thinkery.

3. How does Socrates try to prove that the Athenian definition of corruption is defective?
(a) By calling forth a large number of his students to testify.
(b) By arguing that laws are meant to be broken.
(c) By showing that he pursues a good life in a proper way.
(d) By asking the prosecution to produce concrete evidence of the alleged corruption.

4. Why is The Clouds so memorable today?
(a) Because it was the first play that used talking animals.
(b) For its powerful portrayal of Plato.
(c) Because of its affirmation of Socrates' ideals and principles.
(d) For its powerful portrayal of Socrates.

5. According to Socrates, what gives him the right to challenge society, in Apology?
(a) The power of his friendships.
(b) The politicians.
(c) The power of his intellect.
(d) Devotion to his god.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say about death and the divine voice in his head?

2. Why does Strepsiades seek out Socrates?

3. What does an "implicit contract agreement" require, according to Socrates in Crito?

4. What problem is Strepsiades dealing with at the beginning of The Clouds?

5. Aristophanes is known for using what kind of rhetoric?

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