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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Phaedo: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Phaedo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Socrates describe himself?
(a) An expert in philosophy.
(b) An inquisitive man.
(c) A purveyor of knowledge.
(d) A professor of truths.

2. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?
(a) Serious philosophy scholars.
(b) The layperson.
(c) College and university students.
(d) Teachers and professors.

3. How did Socrates behave when his beliefs were challenged, according to Tarrant?
(a) He was respectful of the other party's point of view.
(b) He questioned the other person until they ran out of answers, and he felt he had won.
(c) He could be contentious.
(d) He tried to calmly explain to the other person why his beliefs were correct.

4. What did Crito say about Socrates' dream?
(a) He didn't think it was significant enough to interpret.
(b) He felt that Socrates interpreted it incorrectly.
(c) He felt that it was strange and mysterious.
(d) He agreed with Socrates' interpretation of it.

5. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?
(a) He was overheard questioning an Oracle about her faith.
(b) He wrote a dissertation on the effectiveness of prayer based on responses he received to his inquiries.
(c) He openly praised gods other than the Athenian deities.
(d) It was rumored that he had a "daemon", or an inner voice that was supposedly of divine origin.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?

2. How was Socrates executed?

3. How did Euthyphro react to Socrates' objections?

4. What does "apology" mean, in the context of the dialogue of that name?

5. What accusation was being leveled against Socrates regarding his relationship with the young men of Athens?

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