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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 is the date that the first dialogue was written?
(a) 462 B.C.E.
(b) 128 C.E.
(c) 537 B.C.E.
(d) Unknown.

2. According to his conversation with Euthyphro, how did Socrates feel about the charges being brought against him?
(a) Socrates doesn't mention the charges to Euthyphro.
(b) He felt that the accusations made against him were major.
(c) He was unconcerned because the charges, to him, were minor.
(d) He was not worried about the outcome of the trial because he knew that he was innocent.

3. What was Socrates doing when Crito arrived?
(a) Eating.
(b) Praying.
(c) Writing.
(d) Sleeping.

4. When asked how to overcome the difficulty in the debate, what did Socrates suggest?
(a) Accepting defeat graciously.
(b) Getting an impartial observer to decide the winner.
(c) Giving up.
(d) Assistance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates demonstrated his loyalty to his city in what capacity?

2. What metaphor did Crito and Socrates use to illustrate their point about authority?

3. Why was the Oracle at Delphi created?

4. What did Crito offer Socrates?

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

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