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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. Socrates does not want to be seen as being a _____________.
(a) Nitwit.
(b) Traitor.
(c) Fool.
(d) Blowhard.

2. Socrates refers to humans as being _____________.
(a) Angry.
(b) Unwilling.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Lusty.

3. Socrates argues that he did not make his decision in ________.
(a) Silence.
(b) Leisure.
(c) An uninformed manner.
(d) Haste.

4. Why was the important person absent in Socrates' last moments?
(a) Imprisonment.
(b) Anger.
(c) Illness.
(d) Shame.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is not one of the absolutes?

2. Which is mentioned as one who will continue Socrates' work after death?

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

4. Philosophers often shun which of the following?

5. The body is typically considered to be ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What plea does Crito make to Socrates? What is the reasoning behind the plea?

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

3. When is Socrates scheduled to die?

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

5. What unusual physical issue did Socrates experience shortly before death? What conversation did it prompt?

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

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

8. What is the setting of Dialogue 3? What time of day is it? Who is present?

9. At this point, Socrates develops and expounds on a new theory. What is the theory and how is it explained?

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

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