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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. What prompted Socrates to try this new activity in prison?
(a) A dream.
(b) Boredom.
(c) The request of a friend.
(d) A desire for his work to be preserved.

2. According to Euthyphro, the gods only received satisfaction from what?
(a) Divine service.
(b) Holy actions.
(c) Saving mortals from peril.
(d) The happiness of mortals.

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

4. Socrates was, supposedly, inspired by which of the Athenian deities?
(a) None of them.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Athena.

5. How can a person avoid all disappointment, according to Socrates?
(a) Relying on oneself, rather than others.
(b) They can't.
(c) Learning more about someone before placing demands on them.
(d) Having realistic expectations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Crito say about Socrates' dream?

2. What is the purpose of the notes in Book 1, Chapter 1?

3. Approximately how many people were present at Socrates' execution?

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

5. Which Athenian god is associated with the sun?

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