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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 does "transmigration of souls" mean?
(a) The journey across the River Styx.
(b) The communications from the dead that are received by the living.
(c) Displaced souls that roam the earth.
(d) Some aspects of an individual exist before, during, and after their lifetime.

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

3. According to Tarrant, what is the quality and accuracy of the dialogues originally recorded by Plato?
(a) Very high.
(b) Very low.
(c) Somewhat low.
(d) Somewhat high.

4. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?
(a) He became more confident in his decision.
(b) He acquiesced to Socrates' reasoning and changed his mind.
(c) He retained the same level of confidence in his decision.
(d) He began to lose confidence in his decision.

5. How did Phaedo describe Socrates' execution?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Horrifying.
(c) Unfair.
(d) Heart-wrenching.

Short Answer Questions

1. How well did the Grecian authors portray Socrates' beliefs?

2. According to the conversation between Euthyphro and Socrates, what was the relationship between deities and mortals?

3. How did Socrates describe himself?

4. In what area of thought did the Pythagorean school excel?

5. When did Socrates' dialogue with Crito take place?

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