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Question 1 4 / 4 pts What does Socrates mean when he says, "If you had waited a little while, your desire would have been fulfilled in the course of nature"? If the people of Athens would wait, they would learn that Socrates truly is wise, and they are wrong. If the people of Athens would wait, they would all grow in humility, patience, and love for each other. If the people of Athens would wait, Socrates would soon die anyway. If the people of Athens would wait, Socrates would soon kill himself because his search for wisdom has come to an end. Question 2 4 / 4 pts This person in this week's readings says that he or she is facing a long-standing prejudice which is difficult to overcome. This prejudice started many, many years before the current situation. Luther the seer in the play Antigone Socrates Haemon Question 3 4 / 4 pts At one point in the trial, Meletus affirms that Socrates is an atheist (a person who does not believe in any gods). Why does Socrates press this point and then develop an argument based on the issue?

Socrates admits that he is an atheist, and he challenges the people of Athens to be open-minded enough to tolerate this conclusion. Further, Socrates goes on to say that he does not promote atheism to the youth. It is only his personal belief. Socrates denies that he is an atheist, but he challenges the people of Athens to be open-minded enough to tolerate people who are atheists. Socrates denies that he is an atheist and proves his belief in the gods by pointing out that he has sought to accept and understand the message from Delphi. Socrates is attempting to "turn the tables on" Apollos and to try to prove that Apollos is really a closet atheist (who hides his true beliefs about the gods). Question 4 4 / 4 pts From this week's readings, we know that this person wrote several books. Luther Antigone Socrates All of the above answers are correct. Question 5 4 / 4 pts In this week's readings, who is very stubborn? Luther Antigone Socrates

All of the above are very stubborn. Incorrect Question 6 0 / 4 pts In this week's readings, who is willing to be evaluated and taught? If he or she is mistaken, then this character is willing to learn and be corrected. Luther Antigone Creon the seer named Tiresias Incorrect Question 7 0 / 4 pts When Socrates heard the message from Delphi, he . . . refused to believe it, and he said that the gods are sometimes wrong when it comes to the private thoughts, motives, and emotions of humans. accepted the message, and he believed it very literally. accepted the message, but he did not understand its meaning because on the surface it seemed wrong. None of the answers above are correct. Question 8 4 / 4 pts In this week's readings, this character must follow his or her conscience rather than the dictates of social, religious, or political authority. Who is it? Luther

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Antigone Socrates All of the above people say this. Question 9 4 / 4 pts At the beginning of the play Antigone, who is accused of going to extremes, being rash, being wild, and being irrational? Ismene Oedipus Antigone Laius Question 10 4 / 4 pts In this selection, the author explains that our eyes are confused in two ways: either moving from darkness to light or moving from light to darkness. These two types of confusion are an important part of the author's point. "The Allegory of the Cave" by Plato Socrates' Apology Antigone's statements to her sister Luther's statements to his accusers Quiz Score: 32 out of 40 PREVIOUS NEXT

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