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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Socrates believe he will die?
(a) Thursday afternoon.
(b) The following Sunday.
(c) That same night.
(d) The next day.

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

3. The topic of beauty is considered to be which of the following?
(a) Irrelavant.
(b) Subjective.
(c) Objective.
(d) Absolute.

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

5. Where does Socrates want his children to be raised?
(a) At his father's home.
(b) Rome.
(c) Athens.
(d) Delphi.

6. According to the visitor, Socrates would be guilty of which of the following?
(a) Fortitude.
(b) Mistrust.
(c) Truth.
(d) Betrayal.

7. Which would not alter the public's view of Socrates?
(a) Truth.
(b) Death.
(c) Acquittal.
(d) Appeal.

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

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

10. The question relates directly to what item?
(a) Soul.
(b) Conscience.
(c) Life force.
(d) God.

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

12. At some point the issues of the body become _________________.
(a) Dominant.
(b) Purposeful.
(c) Irrelevant.
(d) Irritating.

13. Socrates saw death as a(n) ______________.
(a) Adventure.
(b) Burden.
(c) Opportunity.
(d) Release.

14. Which is mentioned as one who will continue Socrates' work after death?
(a) Plato.
(b) Crito.
(c) Euthyphro.
(d) Cebes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does one become acquainted with absolutes?

2. Socrates argues that he did not make his decision in ________.

3. The Dialogue takes place after which event?

4. The visitor proposes ________________.

5. Gentle people may return as what kind of creature?

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