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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the theory of "Idealism" in philosophy?
(a) The gods are the ideal forms of human qualities.
(b) Physical objects are based upon ideal forms.
(c) Ideas are constant and unchanging.
(d) Ideas and thoughts have their own existence.

2. When asked how to overcome the difficulty in the debate, what did Socrates suggest?
(a) Getting an impartial observer to decide the winner.
(b) Assistance.
(c) Accepting defeat graciously.
(d) Giving up.

3. Crito and Socrates agreed that what action is always unjust?
(a) Harming others.
(b) Avoiding one's punishment.
(c) Doing a just thing for the wrong reasons.
(d) Judging another person.

4. According to Tarrant, what parts of a person did the Greeks believe persisted through death?
(a) Their communicative powers.
(b) Their emotions.
(c) Their thoughts.
(d) All answers are correct.

5. Who temporarily won the debate in Book 5, Chapter 2?
(a) Simmias and Crito.
(b) Socrates and Phaedo.
(c) Phaedo and Cebes.
(d) Simmias and Cebes.

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

7. What was Socrates doing when Crito arrived?
(a) Eating.
(b) Praying.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Writing.

8. What concept does Tarrant label as "Christian," which he says the Greeks did not possess?
(a) Altruism.
(b) Immortality.
(c) Sacraments.
(d) Baptism.

9. What new activity did Socrates try while in prison?
(a) Meditating.
(b) Singing.
(c) Writing down some of his dialogues.
(d) Writing poetry.

10. According to Crito's dialogue with Socrates, who had the right to control a given set of circumstances, or a relationship?
(a) The ones who had been given authority by the state.
(b) The most ethical.
(c) Qualified individuals, or experts.
(d) The wealthy.

11. How did Socrates interpret his dream?
(a) He believed there might be a way for him to escape his execution.
(b) He felt that Apollo might save him from his fate.
(c) He knew what awaited him in the Underworld.
(d) He believed he had two days left to live.

12. What happened to Socrates after his trial?
(a) His method of execution was changed.
(b) He was caught and brought back to Athens.
(c) His execution was delayed.
(d) His sentence was commuted.

13. What did Socrates say about the jurors who convicted him?
(a) The jury committed an injustice against him.
(b) They were being selfish.
(c) They were doing what they felt was just.
(d) They didn't know any better.

14. What did Socrates say about the laws of the land during his conversation with Crito?
(a) They are unjust, but must be followed.
(b) They control members of society, but don't do much to protect them.
(c) They are just, so it is just to follow them.
(d) They both protect and control members of society.

15. What is "mislogic", according to Socrates?
(a) Incorrect use of logic.
(b) Not understanding logic.
(c) Losing a logical argument.
(d) Hatred of logic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "transmigration of souls" mean?

2. Who is Phaedo?

3. In what area of thought did the Pythagorean school excel?

4. What was the view of Socrates' friends on the topic of suicide?

5. Approximately how many people were present at Socrates' execution?

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