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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did the Pythagoreans like to explore?
(a) The spiritual and intellectual characteristics of man.
(b) The physical and scientific causes of things.
(c) The motivations of the gods.
(d) The ways in which deity could be found to manifest itself in everyday life.

4. What was the view of Socrates' friends on the topic of suicide?
(a) It is unacceptable.
(b) It is understandable in certain circumstances.
(c) People should be free to do whatever they like with their lives, including ending them.
(d) There is no consensus on the topic.

5. Why did Crito come to visit Socrates?
(a) He hoped to prevent Socrates' execution.
(b) Socrates owed him money.
(c) Out of friendship.
(d) He wanted to take care of Socrates' family after his death.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Phaedo describe Socrates' execution?

2. Who was on Socrates' team in the debate at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?

3. What metaphor does Tarrant use to describe the different mentalities in the Phaedo?

4. Crito first attempted to persuade Socrates with what type of argument?

5. What is the term for realizing that one's expectations are too high?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Socrates and Crito say about experts?

2. What realization does Socrates have as a result of his and Phaedo's debate with Simmias and Cebes?

3. What is the setting of the Phaedo?

4. What is the philosophical subject of Book 4?

5. What is the intended audience for Book 5?

6. What conclusion do Socrates and Crito reach regarding the laws of the land?

7. What is "Idealism" in philosophy?

8. Why is Socrates' execution delayed?

9. What were the ancient Greeks' beliefs regarding the afterlife?

10. What was the Pythagorean school of thought?

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