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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. Why did Socrates insist on going through with his sentence?
(a) It was just for him to do so.
(b) He didn't want to endanger any of his friends.
(c) He was in a lot of pain and didn't mind the idea of death.
(d) He wanted to make a point.

2. According to Crito and Socrates, is it just to harm another person if it is purely in retaliation?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) The two can't agree.
(d) It depends on the circumstances.

3. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?
(a) Athens.
(b) Lyceum.
(c) Thrace.
(d) Sparta.

4. 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) They unearthed a circular argument, and Euthyphro ended the discussion.
(c) Socrates became frustrated that he couldn't get through to Euthyphro.
(d) Despite wanting to continue the discussion, Socrates was called to trial.

5. Where did Socrates' dialogue with Crito take place?
(a) In the courtroom.
(b) In Crito's home.
(c) In Socrates' prison cell.
(d) In the Athenian marketplace.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What theory did the Pythagoreans have about the human soul?

3. Who was Euthyphro prosecuting?

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

5. Crito first attempted to persuade Socrates with what type of argument?

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