Multiple Choice Quiz

When Euthyphro attempts to define the holy as prosecuting wrongdoers, Socrates objects that:

there are many other things that are also holy.

prosecuting wrongdoers is not always holy.

there is disagreement about what counts as "wrongdoing."

all of the above.

Socrates suggests that the holy is one part of:

what is prudent.

what is just.

what is beautiful.

what is legal.

During his trial, Socrates argues that he would never intentionally corrupt others because:

it is his duty not to do so.

this would make them vicious, and they would then harm him.

he would be likely to get caught if he did so.

he would not know how.

Socrates tells Crito that he should attempt to break out of prison if and only if doing so would be:

to his advantage.

harmful to his enemies and advantageous to his friends.

pleasing to the gods.

just.

Socrates argues that the city is like a parent because it has given him his:

birth.

upbringing.

education.

all of the above.

In the Republic, Thrasymachus claims that justice is:

telling the truth and paying one's debts.

doing what pleases the gods.

the advantage of the stronger.

a harmony of the soul.

In the Republic, Socrates claims that justice is necessary for:

being happy.

being virtuous.

achieving harmony.

all of the above.

According to Socrates, justice is when a soul is ruled by its:

respect for the law.

rational part.

desire for honor.

none of the above.

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