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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. How old was Socrates at the time of his trial?
(a) 63.
(b) 70.
(c) 81.
(d) 52.

2. Why did Socrates decide to stay in Athens and drink hemlock?
(a) Because it was just.
(b) Because he wanted to martyr himself.
(c) Because he was afraid he would endanger his friends by fleeing.
(d) Because he lacked the courage to flee.

3. Who represented Socrates at his trial?
(a) Xenophenes.
(b) Plato.
(c) He represented himself.
(d) Euthyphro.

4. What do we know about Phaedo?
(a) He died at a very early age.
(b) His intellect rivaled that of Socrates.
(c) He was not an actual living person.
(d) He suffered terribly.

5. What was Socrates' manner when the poison was delivered?
(a) Gracious.
(b) Flippant.
(c) Aloof.
(d) Hesitant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the last person to arrive before Socrates' execution?

2. Who was on Socrates' team in the debate at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?

3. How did Euthyphro react to Socrates' objections?

4. Which of Aristophenes' works include Socrates?

5. What was the view of Socrates' friends on the topic of suicide?

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