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

2. What part of Socrates' body was troubling him on that day?
(a) Foot.
(b) Hand.
(c) Heart.
(d) Leg.

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

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

5. Life is considered to be a(n) __________________.
(a) Gift.
(b) Responsibility.
(c) Anomaly.
(d) Aggravation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socrates does not want to be seen as being a _____________.

2. When does one become acquainted with absolutes?

3. The topic of beauty is considered to be which of the following?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When is Socrates scheduled to die?

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

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

4. What could cause the corrupted soul? How might a corrupted soul return to the known world?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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