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

2. What did the Pythagoreans conclude about the nature of matter?
(a) All matter was created at the time of the Big Bang.
(b) When matter was destroyed, it disappeared.
(c) The universe is made up of tiny, invisible particles.
(d) Matter is solid.

3. According to Tarrant, what is one modern debate which is similar in nature to the issues in the "Phaedo"?
(a) Intelligent Design.
(b) Nature vs. nurture.
(c) Reincarnation.
(d) Capital punishment.

4. Socrates demonstrated his loyalty to his city in what capacity?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Senator.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Headmaster.

5. What was the reason for what happened to Socrates after his trial?
(a) An Athenian practice which had nothing to do with Socrates.
(b) One of his family members interfered with his sentencing.
(c) One of Socrates' friends, who betrayed him.
(d) The judge who presided over his trial reconsidered the sentencing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the Socratic dialogues still studied, according to Tarrant?

2. The main point of The Crito is the discussion of what ideal?

3. How many people were jurors at Socrates' trial?

4. Who was the young woman at Socrates' execution?

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

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