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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Phaedo: Chapter 2, The Phaedo Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the other possibility that Socrates contemplated regarding the afterlife?
(a) Salvation.
(b) Complete annihilation.
(c) Reincarnation.
(d) Eternal damnation.

2. What were Socrates and Euthyphro attempting to use as a measure to determine the morality of Euthyphro's decision?
(a) The relationships in Euthyphro's family.
(b) The unspoken code of conduct by which most Athenians abide.
(c) The approval of the gods.
(d) The laws of Athens.

3. How did Socrates interpret his dream?
(a) He believed there might be a way for him to escape his execution.
(b) He felt that Apollo might save him from his fate.
(c) He knew what awaited him in the Underworld.
(d) He believed he had two days left to live.

4. Why did Crito come to visit Socrates?
(a) He wanted to take care of Socrates' family after his death.
(b) Out of friendship.
(c) Socrates owed him money.
(d) He hoped to prevent Socrates' execution.

5. What were Socrates and his partner debating about at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?
(a) The nature of the human soul.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Justice.
(d) Immortality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates learn as a result of his dialogue with Euthyphro?

2. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?

3. What was Socrates' objection to Euthyphro prosecuting his relative?

4. Who was on Socrates' team in the debate at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?

5. Why did Socrates plead with Crito to listen to his reasoning?

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