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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 do variations exist between the translations of the Socratic dialogues?
(a) There are very few variations, only hair-splitting will reveal the differences.
(b) They are written for different audiences.
(c) The translations were written by people of varying levels of education.
(d) There were long periods of time between the translations, so some have archaic language.

2. Who was Xenophon?
(a) An Athenian author.
(b) A Spartan warrior.
(c) A Greek playwright.
(d) A Roman scholar.

3. How did Socrates receive his sentencing?
(a) He collapsed on the floor in tears.
(b) He said nothing and quietly left the courtroom.
(c) He swore vengeance on the jurors and his prosecutor.
(d) He said that, at his age, death was far preferable to banishment.

4. Who lost control of his emotions at Socrates' execution?
(a) Phaedo.
(b) Crito.
(c) Appollonius.
(d) Echecrates.

5. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Skilled craftsmen.
(c) Laborers.
(d) Artists.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was unsettling, to Socrates, about the conversation he had with Euthyphro?

4. What question did Socrates' friend ask of the Oracle?

5. Who was Phaedo telling the story of Socrates' execution to?

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