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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Phaedo: Chapter 2, The Phaedo Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Socrates doing when Crito arrived?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Eating.
(c) Writing.
(d) Praying.

2. Who is the intended audience for the Phaedo?
(a) General readership.
(b) No one; it was not intended for publication.
(c) Fellow philosophers.
(d) Students and instructors.

3. What happened at the end of the dialogue between Euthyphro and Socrates?
(a) Despite wanting to continue the discussion, Socrates was called to trial.
(b) They unearthed a circular argument, and Euthyphro ended the discussion.
(c) Euthyphro was unsettled and didn't want to talk to Socrates anymore.
(d) Socrates became frustrated that he couldn't get through to Euthyphro.

4. According to Tarrant, this version of the Socratic dialogues is unique in what way?
(a) The dialogues contained within.
(b) The translation of the dialogues.
(c) The notes and pagination.
(d) The content of the dialogues.

5. What is misanthropy?
(a) Hatred of women.
(b) Committing a social blunder.
(c) Hatred of people.
(d) Lack of social skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two figures, in Athenian mythology, are twin siblings?

2. At the end of his dialogue with Euthyphro, how did Socrates define "holy" actions?

3. Why didn't Socrates obtain a higher education?

4. During "The Apology," what does Socrates say about politicians and poets?

5. How many people were jurors at Socrates' trial?

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