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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. What does "transmigration of souls" mean?
(a) Displaced souls that roam the earth.
(b) The journey across the River Styx.
(c) The communications from the dead that are received by the living.
(d) Some aspects of an individual exist before, during, and after their lifetime.

2. How many people were jurors at Socrates' trial?
(a) About 250.
(b) 12.
(c) 25.
(d) About 500.

3. Where did Socrates' dialogue with Crito take place?
(a) In Crito's home.
(b) In the Athenian marketplace.
(c) In the courtroom.
(d) In Socrates' prison cell.

4. What was the reason for what happened to Socrates after his trial?
(a) An Athenian practice which had nothing to do with Socrates.
(b) The judge who presided over his trial reconsidered the sentencing.
(c) One of his family members interfered with his sentencing.
(d) One of Socrates' friends, who betrayed him.

5. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Professional editors and scholars.
(b) The translator.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Book 1, Chapter 1, the oldest existing version of the dialogues is from what century?

2. What was surprising about the visit of Socrates' family?

3. Which is the longest of the four dialogues?

4. What does the term "philosopher" mean?

5. When did Socrates' family visit him?

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