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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. Who went to see the Apollonian Oracle at Delphi?
(a) Xenophenes.
(b) Chearephon.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Plato.

2. When did Socrates' dialogue with Crito take place?
(a) At Socrates' execution.
(b) Before Socrates was informed that he was being prosecuted.
(c) Before Socrates' sentencing.
(d) After Socrates' sentencing, but before his death.

3. Euthyphro was prosecuting someone for what crime?
(a) Larceny.
(b) Blasphemy.
(c) Murder.
(d) Adultery.

4. Who was Euthyphro prosecuting?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His cousin.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the four dialogues did not occur at the same time as the others?

3. Socrates was, supposedly, inspired by which of the Athenian deities?

4. During "The Apology," what does Socrates say about politicians and poets?

5. How did Grecian authors use Socrates' character?

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