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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. Who was the young woman at Socrates' execution?
(a) Her identity is unknown.
(b) Phaedo's sister.
(c) Socrates' niece.
(d) Socrates' daughter.

2. To what Athenian god did Euthyphro refer as an example to back up his decision?
(a) Ares.
(b) Perseus.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

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

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

5. What city was Socrates loyal to?
(a) Troy.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Thrace.
(d) Athens.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the person delivering the poison react to Socrates' manner?

2. Who temporarily won the debate in Book 5, Chapter 2?

3. What term do the philosophers use for character traits that can be changed without destroying an individual's personality?

4. What metaphor did Crito and Socrates use to illustrate their point about authority?

5. Why did Socrates insist on going through with his sentence?

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