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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Phaedo: Chapter 3, The Phaedo Conclusion & Notes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of his dialogue with Euthyphro, how did Socrates define "holy" actions?
(a) Actions that meet with the approval of those appointed by the gods as their representatives on earth.
(b) Actions that were once performed by the gods themselves.
(c) Actions that do not break any man-made laws.
(d) Actions that meet with the gods' approval.

2. Socrates' last wish was that an offering be made to what god?
(a) Dionysus.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Asclepius.
(d) Zeus.

3. What term did the Greeks use to refer to the souls of the departed?
(a) Shades.
(b) Spirits.
(c) Daemons.
(d) Ghosts.

4. What did Crito say about Socrates' dream?
(a) He felt that it was strange and mysterious.
(b) He agreed with Socrates' interpretation of it.
(c) He didn't think it was significant enough to interpret.
(d) He felt that Socrates interpreted it incorrectly.

5. Why did Socrates insist on going through with his sentence?
(a) He wanted to make a point.
(b) He was in a lot of pain and didn't mind the idea of death.
(c) It was just for him to do so.
(d) He didn't want to endanger any of his friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two values are often found together in Socratic philosophy?

2. Who temporarily won the debate in Book 5, Chapter 2?

3. What did Socrates do just before his execution?

4. What does "apology" mean, in the context of the dialogue of that name?

5. What does the term "philosopher" mean?

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