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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 happened at the end of the dialogue between Euthyphro and Socrates?
(a) Euthyphro was unsettled and didn't want to talk to Socrates anymore.
(b) Despite wanting to continue the discussion, Socrates was called to trial.
(c) They unearthed a circular argument, and Euthyphro ended the discussion.
(d) Socrates became frustrated that he couldn't get through to Euthyphro.

2. What do we know about Phaedo?
(a) He died at a very early age.
(b) His intellect rivaled that of Socrates.
(c) He suffered terribly.
(d) He was not an actual living person.

3. In what area of thought did the Pythagorean school excel?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Music.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Philosophy.

4. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?
(a) The translation of the dialogues.
(b) The notes and pagination.
(c) The dialogues contained within.
(d) The content of the dialogues.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Socrates describe himself?

2. How did Socrates behave when his beliefs were challenged, according to Tarrant?

3. As a result of his inquiries, Socrates concluded that he was wise in what way?

4. What was Socrates' response when people commented on his wisdom?

5. What did Crito say about how he would be affected, personally, by Socrates' death?

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