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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. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?
(a) 2nd century C.E.
(b) 3rd century C.E.
(c) 1st century B.C.E.
(d) 1st century C.E.

2. How was Socrates executed?
(a) Firing squad.
(b) Thrown to the lions.
(c) Drawing and quartering.
(d) Self-administered hemlock poisoning.

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

4. What concept does Tarrant label as "Christian," which he says the Greeks did not possess?
(a) Sacraments.
(b) Altruism.
(c) Immortality.
(d) Baptism.

5. What is "mislogic", according to Socrates?
(a) Not understanding logic.
(b) Incorrect use of logic.
(c) Hatred of logic.
(d) Losing a logical argument.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Socrates' dialogue with Crito take place?

2. Who is the intended audience for the Phaedo?

3. What do we know about Phaedo?

4. What did Crito say about Socrates' dream?

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

(see the answer key)

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