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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 a result of his inquiries, Socrates concluded that he was wise in what way?
(a) Determining the morality of others' actions.
(b) Enabling others to see the flaws in their reasoning.
(c) The awareness of his own ignorance.
(d) Helping others to achieve a higher level of self-awareness.

2. According to Crito and Socrates, is it just to harm another person if it is purely in retaliation?
(a) Yes.
(b) It depends on the circumstances.
(c) The two can't agree.
(d) No.

3. Where was Socrates being prosecuted?
(a) Lyceum.
(b) Athens.
(c) Thrace.
(d) Sparta.

4. Why do variations exist between the translations of the Socratic dialogues?
(a) There were long periods of time between the translations, so some have archaic language.
(b) There are very few variations, only hair-splitting will reveal the differences.
(c) They are written for different audiences.
(d) The translations were written by people of varying levels of education.

5. What was the relationship, according to Crito and Socrates, between just actions and natural ones?
(a) An action may be just, but not natural.
(b) Natural actions are always just.
(c) An action may be natural, but unjust.
(d) Just actions are always natural.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Socrates receive his sentencing?

2. On what day does the "Phaedo" take place?

3. According to Socrates and his friends, what happens to a soul after it spends some time in the Underworld?

4. How was Socrates executed?

5. How did Grecian authors use Socrates' character?

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