The Last Days of Socrates Quiz

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1.

Why were there no women present at Socrates' execution? (from Book 5, The Phaedo: Chapter 3, The Phaedo Conclusion & Notes)

He didn't know any women who were close enough to him.

He didn't think they should see it.

The women were prohibited, by law, from attending it.

He didn't want to tolerate any weeping.

2.

Which Athenian god is associated with the sun? (from Book 3, The Apology: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Apology)

Zeus.

Ares.

Apollo.

Hermes.

3.

What did Crito offer Socrates? (from Book 4, The Crito: Chapter 1, Introduction & Crito)

An overturned sentence.

A more comfortable place to spend his final days.

Money.

A safe place to escape to.

4.

What word is used, by Tarrant, to describe Socrates' manner at his trial? (from Book 3, The Apology: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Apology)

"Apathetic."

"Irresponsible."

"Flippant."

"Aloof."

5.

What aspect of the afterlife did Socrates claim to look forward to? (from Book 3, The Apology: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Apology)

Being free from pain.

Not being subject to the judgments of others.

Finally knowing the will of the gods.

Meeting others who had passed on.

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