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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Socrates' institute in The Clouds?
(a) The Sentinel.
(b) The Athenian Institute of Higher Learning.
(c) Achilles' Homeland.
(d) The Thinkery.

2. What relationship is Strepsiades to Pheidippides?
(a) Uncle to nephew.
(b) Father to son.
(c) Friend to friend.
(d) Son to father.

3. What happens when youthful Athenians follow Socrates' philosophical teachings?
(a) They belittle and are rude to their elders.
(b) They try to create their own rival schools of philosophy.
(c) They share this knowledge with their elders.
(d) They suddenly refuse to speak to Socrates.

4. What decision is Socrates faced with at the beginning of Crito?
(a) Whether to escape Athens with Crito's help, or suffer a life in prison.
(b) Whether to escape Athens with Crito's help, or face the death sentence.
(c) Whether to beg for his life, or suffer a more noble death.
(d) Whether to give up the location of his students, or suffer torture.

5. Why are many scientists accused of atheism, according to Socrates?
(a) Scientists will not accept religious explanations for things.
(b) They have never been properly exposed to religious concepts.
(c) It is yet another lie perpetrated by Meletus.
(d) Scientists must disavow Zeus in order to be admitted as a scientist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why special connection do Socrates and Euthyphro share?

2. In Euthyphro, what problem does Socrates have with the suggestion that it is good to be dear to the gods?

3. Euthyphro's definition of piety depends upon what body of stories?

4. What stance does Strepsiades ultimately take in regards to Socrates' teachings?

5. Which is one of the popular theories for why Socrates advanced a lackluster defense at his trial?

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