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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. Why did Socrates plead with Crito to listen to his reasoning?
(a) Socrates just wanted to have a good philosophical debate.
(b) Socrates wanted Crito to point out the flaws in his reasoning so he would be able to change his mind without guilt.
(c) Socrates wanted to reassure Crito that he was making the right choice.
(d) Because Socrates wanted Crito to be at peace with the decision that Socrates had made.

2. What did Crito say about Socrates' dream?
(a) He didn't think it was significant enough to interpret.
(b) He agreed with Socrates' interpretation of it.
(c) He felt that it was strange and mysterious.
(d) He felt that Socrates interpreted it incorrectly.

3. What metaphor did Crito and Socrates use to illustrate their point about authority?
(a) School children and their teachers.
(b) A patient and a doctor.
(c) A congregation and a priest.
(d) A country and its leader.

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

5. The victim of the crime committed by Euthyphro's relative had committed what crime himself?
(a) Robbery.
(b) Fraud.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates say about the laws of the land during his conversation with Crito?

2. What does the term "epistemology" mean, in philosophy?

3. What was the biggest factor that confused the debate between Socrates and Euthyphro?

4. What is misanthropy?

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

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