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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. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?
(a) 1st century C.E.
(b) 3rd century C.E.
(c) 2nd century C.E.
(d) 1st century B.C.E.

2. According to Crito and Socrates, is it just to harm another person if it is purely in retaliation?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) It depends on the circumstances.
(d) The two can't agree.

3. What was the relationship, according to Crito and Socrates, between just actions and natural ones?
(a) An action may be just, but not natural.
(b) Natural actions are always just.
(c) An action may be natural, but unjust.
(d) Just actions are always natural.

4. According to what Socrates told the jury, why did he hold dialogues with so many people?
(a) Because he was dedicated to what he believed was Apollo's will.
(b) Because he was trying to determine the validity of the Athenian laws.
(c) Because he wanted to expand his own store of knowledge.
(d) Because he wanted to find out how to interpret the answers of the Oracle.

5. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?
(a) Supernatural intellect.
(b) Other-worldiness.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Spirituality.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?

2. Why didn't Socrates obtain a higher education?

3. When did Socrates' dialogue with Crito take place?

4. What term did the Greeks use to refer to the souls of the departed?

5. How did Socrates pay for his education?

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