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

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

3. What did Socrates say about the jurors who convicted him?
(a) They didn't know any better.
(b) They were doing what they felt was just.
(c) The jury committed an injustice against him.
(d) They were being selfish.

4. What was the other possibility that Socrates contemplated regarding the afterlife?
(a) Salvation.
(b) Reincarnation.
(c) Complete annihilation.
(d) Eternal damnation.

5. What term did the Greeks use to refer to the souls of the departed?
(a) Spirits.
(b) Ghosts.
(c) Shades.
(d) Daemons.

Short Answer Questions

1. The victim of the crime committed by Euthyphro's relative had committed what crime himself?

2. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?

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

4. According to Socrates, why did he begin questioning the answer of the Oracle at Delphi?

5. Why did Socrates plead with Crito to listen to his reasoning?

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