Four Texts on Socrates: Plato's Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito and Aristophanes' Clouds Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Thomas G. West
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Four Texts on Socrates: Plato's Euthyphro, Apology, and Crito and Aristophanes' Clouds Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

Thomas G. West
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Zero.

2. According to Euthyphro, what might Socrates say about his own level of knowledge?
(a) Socrates feels wisdom is completely unimportant.
(b) Socrates feels he knows nothing.
(c) Socrates feels he has a great memory.
(d) Socrates feels he is a storehouse of knowledge.

3. Which god does Euthyphro admire above all others?
(a) Hera.
(b) Hephaestus.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

4. How can Crito's emotional state during Socrates' trial be characterized?
(a) Proud.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Furious.
(d) Happy.

5. Why special connection do Socrates and Euthyphro share?
(a) They share the same father.
(b) They both claim a special connection with divinity.
(c) They are both philosophers.
(d) They are both wonderful artists.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the third and final Socratic dialogue written by Plato?

2. What is the basic impression of Socrates' overall defense strategy?

3. According to Socrates, what gives him the right to challenge society, in Apology?

4. Why does Euthyphro decide to end his conversation with Socrates?

5. According to Socrates in Euthyphro, why don't wise men need to consult with the gods?

(see the answer key)

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