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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 examples are used to illustrate the point?
(a) Sleeping/Waking.
(b) Avoidance/Omission.
(c) Beauty/Wisdom.
(d) True/False.

2. Philosophers often shun which of the following?
(a) Abstract concepts.
(b) New theories.
(c) Physical realm.
(d) Ancient methods.

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

4. What is the setting for Dialogue 3?
(a) Courthouse.
(b) Prison cell.
(c) Cafe.
(d) Porch.

5. When does one become acquainted with absolutes?
(a) Birth.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Death.
(d) Confirmation.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Socrates believe he will die?

2. In the eyes of the general public, which of the following is evil?

3. What is the setting for the Fourth Dialogue?

4. What time of day is it?

5. Which is not a lust of the body?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Socrates final request to Crito?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Socrates discusses absolutes and makes a comparison to another important topic. What is the topic and what point does Socrates make?

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