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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 term for realizing that one's expectations are too high?
(a) Dysphasia.
(b) Disgruntled.
(c) Disillusionment.
(d) Dystopia.

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

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

4. What did Crito want Socrates to do?
(a) Spend time with his family before his death.
(b) Attempt to escape from prison.
(c) Make peace with his relatives.
(d) Appeal his sentence before it was too late.

5. Who temporarily won the debate in Book 5, Chapter 2?
(a) Simmias and Crito.
(b) Simmias and Cebes.
(c) Socrates and Phaedo.
(d) Phaedo and Cebes.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to his conversation with Euthyphro, how did Socrates feel about the charges being brought against him?

2. According to Euthyphro, the gods only received satisfaction from what?

3. What did Crito say about Socrates' dream?

4. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?

5. Why did Socrates insist on going through with his sentence?

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