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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which other dialogue does the reader learn about Socrates' personal philosophy?
(a) Phaedo.
(b) Euthyphro.
(c) Apology.
(d) Crito.

2. What type of person might hear that music?
(a) Mystic.
(b) Righteous.
(c) Condemned.
(d) Dying.

3. Evil deeds may cause which of the following?
(a) Dishonor.
(b) Corruption.
(c) Persecution.
(d) Imprisonment.

4. Where did the classical perspective of thinking originate?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Italy.
(c) Greece.
(d) Japan.

5. Philosophers often shun which of the following?
(a) New theories.
(b) Physical realm.
(c) Ancient methods.
(d) Abstract concepts.

6. The murmuring in Socrates' ears sounds like what type of music?
(a) Lute.
(b) Violin.
(c) Flute.
(d) Sitar.

7. Who is asked about the difference between good and evil by Socrates?
(a) Phaedo.
(b) Plato.
(c) Cebes.
(d) Crito.

8. Socrates infers that he believes in which of the following?
(a) Life after death.
(b) Capitol punishment.
(c) Reincarnation.
(d) Psychic ability.

9. What theory is expounded upon by Socrates?
(a) Absolutes.
(b) Afterlife.
(c) Spiritual growth.
(d) Complete surrender.

10. What type of social creature is mentioned?
(a) Otter.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Quail.
(d) Ant.

11. How does one generally gauge the concept of opposites?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Education.
(c) Personal experience.
(d) Observation.

12. What would a legal term be for Socrates' death?
(a) Manslaughter.
(b) Homocide.
(c) Malfeasance.
(d) Suicide.

13. Socrates correlated what two opposites?
(a) Love and hate.
(b) Pleasure and pain.
(c) Happy and sad.
(d) Freedom and imprisonment.

14. Which animal is referred to as a predator?
(a) Lion.
(b) Badger.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Wolf.

15. What has caused the dwindling of influence?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Religion.
(d) Tragedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was not with Socrates upon his death?

2. Why was the important person absent in Socrates' last moments?

3. How did Socrates die?

4. What part of Socrates' body was troubling him on that day?

5. What is one of the main themes in this dialogue?

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