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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Phaedo: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Phaedo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Crito?
(a) Euthyphro's nephew.
(b) Meletus' cousin.
(c) Socrates' son.
(d) Socrates' friend.

2. How did Socrates pay for his education?
(a) He lectured at universities.
(b) He borrowed money from a bank.
(c) He didn't - he educated himself by talking to learned men.
(d) He tutored the children of rich aristocrats.

3. Why didn't Socrates obtain a higher education?
(a) He didn't have the right political connections.
(b) No colleges or universities existed at the time.
(c) He wasn't accepted to the University.
(d) He couldn't afford it.

4. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Thrace.
(c) Athens.
(d) Lyceum.

5. What happened at the end of the dialogue between Euthyphro and Socrates?
(a) Socrates became frustrated that he couldn't get through to Euthyphro.
(b) Despite wanting to continue the discussion, Socrates was called to trial.
(c) Euthyphro was unsettled and didn't want to talk to Socrates anymore.
(d) They unearthed a circular argument, and Euthyphro ended the discussion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Socrates sure that he had been doing Apollo's will?

2. According to Tarrant, why did Socrates submit so easily to his sentencing?

3. What was Socrates doing when Crito arrived?

4. According to the introduction to the Phaedo, what are the most likely causes of suicide?

5. Why did Socrates ask Crito to be cautious?

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