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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 accusation was being leveled against Socrates regarding his relationship with the young men of Athens?
(a) He was corrupting them with his inquiries.
(b) He was trying to cause them to rebel against the authorities.
(c) He was having homosexual relationships with them.
(d) He was supplying them with drugs and alcohol.

2. What is "mislogic", according to Socrates?
(a) Hatred of logic.
(b) Losing a logical argument.
(c) Not understanding logic.
(d) Incorrect use of logic.

3. The victim of the crime committed by Euthyphro's relative had committed what crime himself?
(a) Robbery.
(b) Murder.
(c) Fraud.
(d) Adultery.

4. During "The Apology," what does Socrates say about politicians and poets?
(a) It was difficult to converse with them because they talked in circles.
(b) They are generally more intelligent than average laborers.
(c) He was able to learn a lot from them.
(d) They usually pretend to have knowledge that, in reality, they lack.

5. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?
(a) He acquiesced to Socrates' reasoning and changed his mind.
(b) He retained the same level of confidence in his decision.
(c) He began to lose confidence in his decision.
(d) He became more confident in his decision.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?

2. At the end of his dialogue with Euthyphro, how did Socrates define "holy" actions?

3. What made Socrates sure that he had been doing Apollo's will?

4. Who went to see the Apollonian Oracle at Delphi?

5. Where did Socrates' dialogue with Crito take place?

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