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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. Why did Socrates admonish his friends just before drinking the poison?
(a) They were arguing amongst themselves.
(b) They were harassing the man who brought the poison.
(c) They were begging him, once more, to attempt an escape.
(d) They were weeping.

2. Who was on Socrates' team in the debate at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?
(a) Crito.
(b) Phaedo.
(c) Simmias.
(d) Cebes.

3. How did Socrates behave when his beliefs were challenged, according to Tarrant?
(a) He questioned the other person until they ran out of answers, and he felt he had won.
(b) He tried to calmly explain to the other person why his beliefs were correct.
(c) He could be contentious.
(d) He was respectful of the other party's point of view.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?

2. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?

3. What aspect of the afterlife did Socrates claim to look forward to?

4. According to Crito's dialogue with Socrates, who had the right to control a given set of circumstances, or a relationship?

5. What did Socrates do just before his execution?

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