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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. How did Socrates interpret his dream?
(a) He felt that Apollo might save him from his fate.
(b) He believed there might be a way for him to escape his execution.
(c) He knew what awaited him in the Underworld.
(d) He believed he had two days left to live.

2. How did the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro begin?
(a) Euthyphro wanted to offer Socrates advice on his defense.
(b) Euthyphro asked Socrates why he was at a place where there were trials taking place.
(c) Socrates asked Euthyphro why he was wearing formal regalia.
(d) Socrates asked Euthyphro if he was the plaintiff or the defendant at his trial.

3. What concept does Tarrant label as "Christian," which he says the Greeks did not possess?
(a) Altruism.
(b) Sacraments.
(c) Baptism.
(d) Immortality.

4. Against who were Socrates and his partner debating at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?
(a) Simmias and Crito.
(b) Cebes and Crito.
(c) Simmias and Cebes.
(d) Phaedo and Crito.

5. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "Memorabilia"?

2. According to Euthyphro, the gods only received satisfaction from what?

3. Which is the longest of the four dialogues?

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

5. How did Phaedo describe Socrates' execution?

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