The Last Days of Socrates Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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The Last Days of Socrates Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, The Crito: Chapter 1, Introduction & Crito.

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 to reassure Crito that he was making the right choice.
(c) Because Socrates wanted Crito to be at peace with the decision that Socrates had made.
(d) Socrates wanted Crito to point out the flaws in his reasoning so he would be able to change his mind without guilt.

2. What does the term "epistemology" mean, in philosophy?
(a) The love of knowledge.
(b) The problem of knowledge, and how to acquire it.
(c) Proving the inconsistency of another's argument.
(d) Using logic to prove an argument.

3. What made Socrates sure that he had been doing Apollo's will?
(a) He had received "divine signs".
(b) He was told so by an Oracle.
(c) He was told what to do by a priest.
(d) He didn't; it was just part of his defense.

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

5. How does Tarrant recommend avoiding confusion based on differences in pagination between the versions?
(a) Make sure everyone who is working on the dialogues has the same version.
(b) Use overhead projections or online versions of the book.
(c) Have everyone work on handouts that are all copied from the same book.
(d) Using content as a reference, instead of pagination.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Crito say about Socrates' dream?

2. Which of Aristophenes' works include Socrates?

3. Which two values are often found together in Socratic philosophy?

4. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?

5. What question did Socrates' friend ask of the Oracle?

(see the answer key)

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