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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, The Crito: Chapter 1, Introduction & Crito.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Socrates say about the laws of the land during his conversation with Crito?
(a) They are just, so it is just to follow them.
(b) They are unjust, but must be followed.
(c) They both protect and control members of society.
(d) They control members of society, but don't do much to protect them.

2. Who was Xenophon?
(a) A Spartan warrior.
(b) A Greek playwright.
(c) An Athenian author.
(d) A Roman scholar.

3. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?
(a) Somewhat high.
(b) Very low.
(c) Somewhat low.
(d) Very high.

4. How did Socrates interpret his dream?
(a) He believed there might be a way for him to escape his execution.
(b) He knew what awaited him in the Underworld.
(c) He felt that Apollo might save him from his fate.
(d) He believed he had two days left to live.

5. According to his conversation with Euthyphro, how did Socrates feel about the charges being brought against him?
(a) He was unconcerned because the charges, to him, were minor.
(b) He felt that the accusations made against him were major.
(c) He was not worried about the outcome of the trial because he knew that he was innocent.
(d) Socrates doesn't mention the charges to Euthyphro.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Euthyphro react to Socrates' objections?

2. Who writes the comments introducing the first dialogue?

3. What metaphor did Crito and Socrates use to illustrate their point about authority?

4. According to the conversation between Euthyphro and Socrates, what was the relationship between deities and mortals?

5. According to Socrates, why did he begin questioning the answer of the Oracle at Delphi?

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