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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 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.

2. How did Phaedo describe Socrates' execution?
(a) Heart-wrenching.
(b) Horrifying.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Unfair.

3. Euthyphro was prosecuting someone for what crime?
(a) Murder.
(b) Blasphemy.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Larceny.

4. According to Crito and Socrates, is it just to harm another person if it is purely in retaliation?
(a) It depends on the circumstances.
(b) The two can't agree.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

5. What did Crito want Socrates to do?
(a) Make peace with his relatives.
(b) Attempt to escape from prison.
(c) Spend time with his family before his death.
(d) Appeal his sentence before it was too late.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Socrates pay for his education?

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

3. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?

4. Why did Socrates ask Crito to be cautious?

5. Who was prosecuting Socrates?

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