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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Phaedo: Chapter 2, The Phaedo Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two figures, in Athenian mythology, are twin siblings?
(a) Narcissus and Echo.
(b) Zeus and Leto.
(c) Apollo and Artemis.
(d) Hera and Hermes.

2. Socrates claimed that he was questioning Euthyphro for what reason?
(a) Because he just wanted to have an intellectual debate.
(b) Because he wanted Euthyphro to make the best decision for his circumstances.
(c) Because he wanted to learn from Euthyphro.
(d) Because he wanted Euthyphro to see the error of his decision.

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

4. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?
(a) The dialogues contained within.
(b) The notes and pagination.
(c) The translation of the dialogues.
(d) The content of the dialogues.

5. The main point of The Crito is the discussion of what ideal?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Holiness.
(c) Justice.
(d) Morality.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against who were Socrates and his partner debating at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?

2. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?

3. What did Socrates and his partner realize, via their debate with their friends, about the nature of truth?

4. When asked how to overcome the difficulty in the debate, what did Socrates suggest?

5. What was the reason for what happened to Socrates after his trial?

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