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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 was Euthyphro's relationship to the victim?
(a) The victim knew Euthyphro's father well.
(b) The victim worked in Euthyphro's household.
(c) Euthyphro was childhood friends with the victim.
(d) Euthyphro worked on the victim's farm.

2. On what day does the "Phaedo" take place?
(a) Two days before Socrates' execution.
(b) The day of Socrates' execution.
(c) A week after Socrates' execution.
(d) The day of Socrates' trial.

3. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?
(a) Very low.
(b) Somewhat high.
(c) Somewhat low.
(d) Very high.

4. How did Socrates pay for his education?
(a) He didn't - he educated himself by talking to learned men.
(b) He borrowed money from a bank.
(c) He lectured at universities.
(d) He tutored the children of rich aristocrats.

5. According to Socrates, what can argument be used for?
(a) Winning.
(b) Searching for the truth.
(c) Searching for the truth, or winning.
(d) Showing off one's skill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was prosecuting Socrates?

2. What city was Socrates loyal to?

3. The main point of The Crito is the discussion of what ideal?

4. What do we know about Phaedo?

5. What word is used, by Tarrant, to describe Socrates' manner at his trial?

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