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

2. For whom does Socrates speak?
(a) God.
(b) City.
(c) Himself.
(d) Meletus.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is asked about the difference between good and evil by Socrates?

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

3. At some point the issues of the body become _________________.

4. In which other dialogue does the reader learn about Socrates' personal philosophy?

5. In Socrates' eyes, escape would equate ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Socrates final request to Crito?

2. What is Socrates' opinion on his alleged time of death?

3. What is the contradiction made by Socrates in reference to an incorruptible soul?

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

5. What is Socrates' argument to Crito's suggestion? What is the explanation of the argument?

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

7. To what does Socrates compare life and death? How does the philosopher explain?

8. What does Socrates as Crito to take care of and what restrictions are put upon the request?

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

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

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