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

2. What prompted Socrates to try this new activity in prison?
(a) A desire for his work to be preserved.
(b) Boredom.
(c) The request of a friend.
(d) A dream.

3. Against who were Socrates and his partner debating at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?
(a) Phaedo and Crito.
(b) Simmias and Crito.
(c) Simmias and Cebes.
(d) Cebes and Crito.

4. What aspect of the afterlife did Socrates claim to look forward to?
(a) Finally knowing the will of the gods.
(b) Meeting others who had passed on.
(c) Not being subject to the judgments of others.
(d) Being free from pain.

5. What was the view of Socrates' friends on the topic of suicide?
(a) People should be free to do whatever they like with their lives, including ending them.
(b) It is unacceptable.
(c) There is no consensus on the topic.
(d) It is understandable in certain circumstances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphor did Crito and Socrates use to illustrate their point about authority?

2. Why did Socrates insist on going through with his sentence?

3. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues with?

4. How was Socrates executed?

5. Who lost control of his emotions at Socrates' execution?

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