California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

SS 121

Quiz 10: Socrates and Thoreau

Question1)Why is Socrates on Trial? What is the explicit reason given?

 

• Speaking his mind

• Corrupting the Youth

• Undermining democracy
• Challenging authority

 

 

Question 2

 

When Socrates heard the pronouncement of the Oracle of Delphi he-

• Tried to teach Athens wisdom.
• Denied the truth of the Oracle.
• Made a sacrifice to Apollo.

• Tried to find someone wiser than him.

 

 

 

Question 3

 

The reason Socrates gives for not entering politics as a career is because-

 

• He would have already been dead.

• Philosophers were banned from rule.
• He wasn't popular enough to be elected.
• Politicians are always corrupt.

 

 

Question 4

 

Which of the following is not a reason Crito gives for why Socrates should escape?

 

• Because he was unjustly prosecuted.

• Because another city could use his services.

• Because he owes it to his friends.
• Because he needs to care for his family.

 

 

Question 5

 

The biggest reason Crito fears the many is because-

 

• They represent the poor.
• They control the government.
• They control public opinion.

• They can kill you.

Question 6

 

According to Socrates, the law of Athens gives its citizens two choices. They are-

 

• Persuade them they are wrong or obey.

• Obey or face the penalties.
• Participate or don't complain.
• Persuade them they are wrong or emigrate.

 

 

Question 7

 

Which of the following is not a reason why Thoreau is protesting?

 

• Opposition to the Mexican War

• Opposition to taxes

• Slavery in America
• The treatment of Native Americans

 

 

Question 8

 

Thoreau spent a night in jail for-

 

• Agitating for reform.

• Not paying his poll tax.

• Withdrawing from the church.
• Refusing to serve in the army.

 

 

Question 9

 

According to Thoreau, the reason the majority is permitted to rule is because-

 

• The majority is most likely to be right.
• It is simply a question of fairness.

• The majority is physically the strongest.