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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. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Generosity.
(c) Other-worldiness.
(d) Supernatural intellect.

2. What were Socrates and his partner debating about at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?
(a) Justice.
(b) Immortality.
(c) The nature of the human soul.
(d) Knowledge.

3. What were Socrates and Euthyphro attempting to use as a measure to determine the morality of Euthyphro's decision?
(a) The relationships in Euthyphro's family.
(b) The laws of Athens.
(c) The approval of the gods.
(d) The unspoken code of conduct by which most Athenians abide.

4. Who writes the comments introducing the first dialogue?
(a) Plato.
(b) Tredennick.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Tarrant.

5. Who was prosecuting Socrates?
(a) Meletus.
(b) Crito.
(c) Euthyphro.
(d) Phaedo.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to his conversation with Euthyphro, how did Socrates feel about the charges being brought against him?

2. How did Phaedo describe Socrates' execution?

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

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

5. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?

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