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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. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?
(a) He retained the same level of confidence in his decision.
(b) He became more confident in his decision.
(c) He began to lose confidence in his decision.
(d) He acquiesced to Socrates' reasoning and changed his mind.

2. What new activity did Socrates try while in prison?
(a) Writing poetry.
(b) Meditating.
(c) Writing down some of his dialogues.
(d) Singing.

3. What were Socrates and Euthyphro attempting to use as a measure to determine the morality of Euthyphro's decision?
(a) The relationships in Euthyphro's family.
(b) The approval of the gods.
(c) The unspoken code of conduct by which most Athenians abide.
(d) The laws of Athens.

4. What is the theory of "Idealism" in philosophy?
(a) The gods are the ideal forms of human qualities.
(b) Physical objects are based upon ideal forms.
(c) Ideas and thoughts have their own existence.
(d) Ideas are constant and unchanging.

5. What was the biggest factor that confused the debate between Socrates and Euthyphro?
(a) The lack of a written penal code.
(b) Euthyphro's inability to understand Socrates' reasoning.
(c) Euthyphro's education and Socrates' lack thereof.
(d) The polytheistic nature of their religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Socrates interpret his dream?

2. What does the term "epistemology" mean, in philosophy?

3. What celestial body is associated with Artemis?

4. What is the date that the first dialogue was written?

5. How many charges were being leveled against Socrates?

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