The Last Days of Socrates Quiz Questions | Quiz: Book 5, The Phaedo: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Phaedo

Quiz: Book 5, The Phaedo: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Phaedo

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. On what day does the "Phaedo" take place?
a) The day of Socrates' trial.
b) The day of Socrates' execution.
c) Two days before Socrates' execution.
d) A week after Socrates' execution.

2. What do we know about Phaedo?
a) He died at a very early age.
b) He suffered terribly.
c) His intellect rivaled that of Socrates.
d) He was not an actual living person.

3. What concept does Tarrant label as "Christian," which he says the Greeks did not possess?
a) Sacraments.
b) Immortality.
c) Baptism.
d) Altruism.

4. What does the term "philosopher" mean?
a) Lover of wisdom.
b) Inquisitor.
c) Purveyor of knowledge.
d) Educated...
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