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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. Which Athenian god is associated with the sun?
(a) Hermes.
(b) Ares.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Zeus.

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

3. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?
(a) Somewhat low.
(b) Very high.
(c) Very low.
(d) Somewhat high.

4. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

5. What question did Socrates' friend ask of the Oracle?
(a) If Socrates was guilty of the crimes he was accused of committing.
(b) If there was any way to save Socrates.
(c) If Socrates would be willing to stop his inquiries to avoid a punishment.
(d) If there was anyone wiser than Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was prosecuting Socrates?

2. What concept does Tarrant label as "Christian," which he says the Greeks did not possess?

3. How did Socrates receive his sentencing?

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

5. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?

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