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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 begin his practice of Socratic inquiry?
(a) To help students prepare for examinations.
(b) To help people gain greater insight into their own characters.
(c) To determine the guilt or innocence of a suspected criminal.
(d) To engage learned men in conversation.

2. 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 retained the same level of confidence in his decision.
(d) He began to lose confidence in his decision.

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

4. Why was the Oracle at Delphi created?
(a) Because Apollo did not have time to answer all the questions that mortals had for him.
(b) Because the Athenians wanted to have a leader for the church.
(c) Because the gods wanted a female virgin to provide sacrifices to them.
(d) Because Apollo couldn't speak to mortals himself.

5. What was Socrates doing when Crito arrived?
(a) Eating.
(b) Praying.
(c) Writing.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As a result of his inquiries, Socrates concluded that he was wise in what way?

3. Which two values are often found together in Socratic philosophy?

4. What was the biggest factor that confused the debate between Socrates and Euthyphro?

5. The people of his city felt that, for Socrates to have survived this battle, it must have taken a great deal of what?

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