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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Plato's Crito.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many speeches did Socrates give in his defense during his trial in Athens?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Zero.

2. Where does Crito take place?
(a) In Socrates' school.
(b) In prison.
(c) In Crito's study.
(d) At Plato's home.

3. What is the danger of disobeying an unjust law?
(a) You are in danger of impiety.
(b) Your reputation may suffer unnecessarily.
(c) Doing so undermines the authority that provides just laws.
(d) There is no danger in defying injustice.

4. What is the state of Socrates' reputation in Athens after the trial and sentencing?
(a) It has improved somewhat.
(b) It is as worse as ever.
(c) Officially, no one may ever speak of him again.
(d) He has proven everyone wrong and emerged with a sterling reputation.

5. What is Euthyphro's initial definition of piety?
(a) Piety is following the arbitrary will of the universe.
(b) Piety is what is dear to the gods.
(c) Piety is behaving according to a strict set of morals.
(d) Piety is a faith to end all faiths.

Short Answer Questions

1. In regards to corrupting youth, what solution does Socrates see for correcting his tendencies?

2. According to Socrates, the philosopher who tells the truth ... ?

3. What is the profession of Socrates?

4. Who does Socrates believe speaks to him, as expressed in Euthyphro?

5. Why does Socrates believe his oratorical skill is superior to his opponents in his trial?

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