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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Phaedo: Chapter 3, The Phaedo Conclusion & Notes.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the four dialogues is "The Apology"?
(a) Second.
(b) Fourth.
(c) First.
(d) Third.

3. According to Socrates and his friends, what happens to a soul after it spends some time in the Underworld?
(a) It reemerges as a new mortal.
(b) It forgets its previous life.
(c) It is assimilated by the life force of the cosmos.
(d) It ascends to Heaven.

4. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?
(a) College and university students.
(b) Serious philosophy scholars.
(c) Teachers and professors.
(d) The layperson.

5. What did Socrates say about his reasons for doing what is right?
(a) He doesn't really have a reason, he just feels that it is right.
(b) The reasons perceived by his friends are not his true motivation.
(c) The factors that enable him to do what is right are not necessarily his reasons for doing it.
(d) Socrates has reasons of his own, but he doesn't expect his friends to understand them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who originally arranged these four dialogues in a group?

2. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?

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

4. To what Athenian god did Euthyphro refer as an example to back up his decision?

5. What is "Memorabilia"?

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