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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, The Crito: Chapter 1, Introduction & Crito.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Socrates involved in political conflict?
(a) He wanted to be involved in politics, but wasn't educated enough.
(b) His beliefs were not widely accepted.
(c) He manipulated politicians into conflicts with one another.
(d) He proved the ignorance of a politically important person.

2. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?
(a) Skilled craftsmen.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Laborers.
(d) Artists.

3. When did Socrates' dialogue with Crito take place?
(a) After Socrates' sentencing, but before his death.
(b) Before Socrates' sentencing.
(c) Before Socrates was informed that he was being prosecuted.
(d) At Socrates' execution.

4. What did Crito say about Socrates' dream?
(a) He felt that it was strange and mysterious.
(b) He agreed with Socrates' interpretation of it.
(c) He felt that Socrates interpreted it incorrectly.
(d) He didn't think it was significant enough to interpret.

5. What did Crito offer Socrates?
(a) A more comfortable place to spend his final days.
(b) An overturned sentence.
(c) Money.
(d) A safe place to escape to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?

2. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?

3. What does the term "epistemology" mean, in philosophy?

4. What is the date that the first dialogue was written?

5. Why did Socrates begin his practice of Socratic inquiry?

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