View a FREE sample

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. The people of his city felt that, for Socrates to have survived this battle, it must have taken a great deal of what?
(a) Diplomacy.
(b) Courage.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Luck.

2. Who originally arranged these four dialogues in a group?
(a) Plato.
(b) Tarrant.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Thrasyllus.

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

4. As a result of his inquiries, Socrates concluded that he was wise in what way?
(a) Helping others to achieve a higher level of self-awareness.
(b) Determining the morality of others' actions.
(c) Enabling others to see the flaws in their reasoning.
(d) The awareness of his own ignorance.

5. What aspect of the afterlife did Socrates claim to look forward to?
(a) Finally knowing the will of the gods.
(b) Being free from pain.
(c) Meeting others who had passed on.
(d) Not being subject to the judgments of others.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the young woman at Socrates' execution?

2. According to Socrates, what do mislogic and misanthropy have in common?

3. What was Socrates' response when people commented on his wisdom?

4. Which of the four dialogues is "The Apology"?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 307 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample