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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 intends to uphold _______________.
(a) The will of God.
(b) Pride.
(c) His honor.
(d) Teacher's words.

2. Which empire is not mentioned as being one affected by this perspective?
(a) Soviet.
(b) British.
(c) Roman.
(d) Ottoman.

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

4. Absolutes are linked to the origins of which of the following?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Earth.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Plausibility.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not on the list of things Athens has given to Socrates?

2. What type of person might hear that music?

3. Who was not with Socrates upon his death?

4. For whom does Socrates speak?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. When is Socrates scheduled to die?

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

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

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

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