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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 characteristic would Socrates exhibit?
(a) Incompetence.
(b) Anger.
(c) Humility.
(d) Fervor.

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

3. Where do absolutes exist?
(a) Mind.
(b) Body.
(c) Soul.
(d) Ether.

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

5. Gentle people may return as what kind of creature?
(a) Still.
(b) Predatory.
(c) Docile.
(d) Social.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting for Dialogue 3?

2. What is not experienced by a "true" philosopher?

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

4. In this Dialogue, Socrates' philosophies are paired with _____________.

5. How did Socrates die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Socrates not fear death? What is the philosopher's view on the subject?

2. What is one reason Socrates looks forward to death and the separation of body and spirit?

3. What is the setting for the Fourth Dialogue? When does it take place?

4. What is Socrates' opinion on the fear of death in the eyes of a philosopher?

5. What detailed question is asked of Socrates by Cebes regarding the soul?

6. How does the reader learn of the details of Socrates death? How did Socrates die? Who relays the news?

7. What is Socrates' theory on the return of the soul to the known world?

8. What is Socrates final request to Crito?

9. Who was present shortly before and/or after Socrates' death? Who was notably absent? Why?

10. What extensive discussion takes place between Socrates and Cebes?

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