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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. Who is asked about the difference between good and evil by Socrates?
(a) Phaedo.
(b) Plato.
(c) Crito.
(d) Cebes.

2. What does Socrates reveal to the visitor?
(a) Plan for escape.
(b) Prophetic dream.
(c) Poison.
(d) Conspiracy theory.

3. The topic of beauty is considered to be which of the following?
(a) Absolute.
(b) Irrelavant.
(c) Subjective.
(d) Objective.

4. What is one of the main themes in this dialogue?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Pride.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Anxiety.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do absolutes exist?

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

3. Socrates refers to humans as being _____________.

4. What is the setting for Dialogue 3?

5. Where did the classical perspective of thinking originate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Socrates final request to Crito?

2. Embracing the theory of opposites, how might an incorruptible soul return to the known world?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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