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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Socrates believe obedience to the law could not represent disrespectful behavior?
(a) The law is based upon the good, without question.
(b) Law is a great authority on earth, and should be respected.
(c) Respecting one's death sentence is respecting death itself.
(d) Prisoners serving their sentence with honor have a certain nobility about them.

2. In regards to corrupting youth, what solution does Socrates see for correcting his tendencies?
(a) A small fine.
(b) Twenty lashes.
(c) Mere instruction for how to teach better.
(d) A sabbatical to Delphi.

3. Why is Socrates put on trial?
(a) For corrupting the youth.
(b) For murder.
(c) For indecent exposure.
(d) For embezzlement.

4. What relationship is Crito to Socrates?
(a) Detractor.
(b) Legal counsel.
(c) Friend.
(d) Student.

5. According to Athenian law, is Socrates innocent or guilty of the crimes charged to him?
(a) Guilty; he fits the definition of corruption set out in Athenian law.
(b) Innocent; there is no evidence to support the charges.
(c) Innocent; Socrates is guilty of corruption, but that is not a crime in Athenian law.
(d) Guilty; though he believes in Zeus, he hates the god rather than loves him.

Short Answer Questions

1. While arguing about his way of life, how does Socrates position himself with respect to Athens?

2. Why is The Clouds so memorable today?

3. What action does Strepsiades take with regards to Socrates at the end of Clouds?

4. Why is Socrates heartened about the possibility of an afterlife?

5. Socrates argues that, since Crito cares about public opinion, he must care about ... ?

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