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Socratic Crito and Escape

Socratic Crito and Escape Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the dialogue Crito, what does Socrates argue is the most important consideration when deciding whether to escape from prison?

  1. The opinion of the majority
  2. The law
  3. One's own conscience
  4. The advice of friends
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does Socrates believe is the purpose of the law?

  1. To punish criminals
  2. To protect the rights of citizens
  3. To maintain social order
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why does Socrates refuse to escape from prison, even though he knows that he will be executed if he stays?

  1. He believes that it is his duty to obey the law.
  2. He believes that it is the right thing to do.
  3. He believes that it is the best way to protest against the injustice of his trial.
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does Crito argue is the most important consideration when deciding whether to escape from prison?

  1. The opinion of the majority
  2. The law
  3. One's own conscience
  4. The advice of friends
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does Crito believe is the purpose of the law?

  1. To punish criminals
  2. To protect the rights of citizens
  3. To maintain social order
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why does Crito urge Socrates to escape from prison?

  1. He believes that Socrates is innocent and should not be punished.
  2. He believes that Socrates' death would be a great loss to Athens.
  3. He believes that Socrates' escape would be a way to protest against the injustice of his trial.
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does Socrates believe is the most important consideration when deciding whether to escape from prison?

  1. The opinion of the majority
  2. The law
  3. One's own conscience
  4. The advice of friends
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does Socrates believe is the purpose of the law?

  1. To punish criminals
  2. To protect the rights of citizens
  3. To maintain social order
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why does Socrates refuse to escape from prison, even though he knows that he will be executed if he stays?

  1. He believes that it is his duty to obey the law.
  2. He believes that it is the right thing to do.
  3. He believes that it is the best way to protest against the injustice of his trial.
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does Crito argue is the most important consideration when deciding whether to escape from prison?

  1. The opinion of the majority
  2. The law
  3. One's own conscience
  4. The advice of friends
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does Crito believe is the purpose of the law?

  1. To punish criminals
  2. To protect the rights of citizens
  3. To maintain social order
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why does Crito urge Socrates to escape from prison?

  1. He believes that Socrates is innocent and should not be punished.
  2. He believes that Socrates' death would be a great loss to Athens.
  3. He believes that Socrates' escape would be a way to protest against the injustice of his trial.
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does Socrates believe is the most important consideration when deciding whether to escape from prison?

  1. The opinion of the majority
  2. The law
  3. One's own conscience
  4. The advice of friends
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does Socrates believe is the purpose of the law?

  1. To punish criminals
  2. To protect the rights of citizens
  3. To maintain social order
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why does Socrates refuse to escape from prison, even though he knows that he will be executed if he stays?

  1. He believes that it is his duty to obey the law.
  2. He believes that it is the right thing to do.
  3. He believes that it is the best way to protest against the injustice of his trial.
  4. All of the above
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