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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. Socrates was, supposedly, inspired by which of the Athenian deities?
(a) None of them.
(b) Athena.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

2. What accusation was being leveled against Socrates regarding his relationship with the young men of Athens?
(a) He was supplying them with drugs and alcohol.
(b) He was trying to cause them to rebel against the authorities.
(c) He was corrupting them with his inquiries.
(d) He was having homosexual relationships with them.

3. What was Euthyphro's relationship to the victim?
(a) The victim knew Euthyphro's father well.
(b) Euthyphro was childhood friends with the victim.
(c) The victim worked in Euthyphro's household.
(d) Euthyphro worked on the victim's farm.

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

5. Why did Crito come to visit Socrates?
(a) He wanted to take care of Socrates' family after his death.
(b) He hoped to prevent Socrates' execution.
(c) Socrates owed him money.
(d) Out of friendship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Each theory about the afterlife that is presented by Socrates' friends represents a different conception of what?

3. What does "transmigration of souls" mean?

4. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?

5. Was Plato present at Socrates' execution?

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