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

2. What was Socrates' response when people commented on his wisdom?
(a) God made him intelligent only so that he could pass that knowledge on to others.
(b) He only reflected the wisdom of those around him.
(c) Through all of his questioning, he had only become aware of how much he did not yet know.
(d) He was intelligent because he had learned so much from his students.

3. What is the first of the four dialogues contained in "The Last Days of Socrates"?
(a) The Apology.
(b) The Euthyphro.
(c) The Phaedo.
(d) The Crito.

4. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Professional editors and scholars.
(b) The translator.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Plato.

5. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?
(a) Laborers.
(b) Skilled craftsmen.
(c) Artists.
(d) Politicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "Memorabilia"?

2. What does "apology" mean, in the context of the dialogue of that name?

3. The people of his city felt that, for Socrates to have survived this battle, it must have taken a great deal of what?

4. Who else disapproved of Euthyphro's decision?

5. Crito and Socrates agreed that what action is always unjust?

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