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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 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) Out of friendship.
(d) Socrates owed him money.

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

3. How were the four dialogues in "The Last Days of Socrates" chosen?
(a) They were written down and published shortly before Socrates' death.
(b) They were written down immediately after Socrates' death.
(c) They were chronologically close to Socrates' death.
(d) They dealt with death as subject matter.

4. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?
(a) Thrace.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Lyceum.
(d) Athens.

5. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?
(a) Other-worldiness.
(b) Supernatural intellect.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Spirituality.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes the comments introducing the first dialogue?

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

3. What did Crito want Socrates to do?

4. According to the conversation between Euthyphro and Socrates, what was the relationship between deities and mortals?

5. What is the purpose of the notes in Book 1, Chapter 1?

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