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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. Where did Socrates' dialogue with Crito take place?
(a) In Crito's home.
(b) In the Athenian marketplace.
(c) In Socrates' prison cell.
(d) In the courtroom.

2. What did Socrates learn as a result of his dialogue with Euthyphro?
(a) It was impossible to convince someone that their actions were immoral or unethical if they felt that they were doing the right thing.
(b) He didn't know what was holy or how to determine what was holy.
(c) He knew how to evaluate the holiness of his own actions, but not those of others.
(d) He was more intelligent than Euthyphro and couldn't learn anything from him.

3. When did Socrates' dialogue with Crito take place?
(a) At Socrates' execution.
(b) Before Socrates was informed that he was being prosecuted.
(c) After Socrates' sentencing, but before his death.
(d) Before Socrates' sentencing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the first of the four dialogues contained in "The Last Days of Socrates"?

3. According to Crito's dialogue with Socrates, who had the right to control a given set of circumstances, or a relationship?

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

5. Who was on Socrates' team in the debate at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?

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