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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 both protect and control members of society.
(b) They are just, so it is just to follow them.
(c) They control members of society, but don't do much to protect them.
(d) They are unjust, but must be followed.

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

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

4. According to Tarrant, why did Socrates submit so easily to his sentencing?
(a) He had a terminal illness.
(b) He chose it over being banished.
(c) It afforded him some control.
(d) He had no will to live.

5. What were Socrates and his partner debating about at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?
(a) Justice.
(b) The nature of the human soul.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Immortality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the reason for what happened to Socrates after his trial?

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

3. What was the other possibility that Socrates contemplated regarding the afterlife?

4. What is "mislogic", according to Socrates?

5. Against who were Socrates and his partner debating at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What new habit do Socrates' friends discover in the "Phaedo"?

4. What is the setting of Book 4?

5. What does Socrates think will happen after his death?

6. What do Socrates' friends say about suicide, and the preservation of life, in the "Phaedo"?

7. Who is present at Socrates' execution?

8. What do Socrates and Crito say about experts?

9. What does Socrates say about misanthropy and "mislogic"?

10. Why is Socrates' execution delayed?

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