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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 happened to Socrates after his trial?
(a) His method of execution was changed.
(b) His execution was delayed.
(c) He was caught and brought back to Athens.
(d) His sentence was commuted.

2. Who provides the information contained in the notes of Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Plato.
(b) The translator.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Professional editors and scholars.

3. According to the introductory notes, who is this version of "The Last Days of Socrates" intended for?
(a) The layperson.
(b) College and university students.
(c) Teachers and professors.
(d) Serious philosophy scholars.

4. Which of the four dialogues is "The Apology"?
(a) Third.
(b) First.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Second.

5. What were Socrates and Euthyphro attempting to use as a measure to determine the morality of Euthyphro's decision?
(a) The unspoken code of conduct by which most Athenians abide.
(b) The laws of Athens.
(c) The approval of the gods.
(d) The relationships in Euthyphro's family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city was Socrates loyal to?

2. Which is the longest of the four dialogues?

3. Why was the Oracle at Delphi created?

4. What is "Memorabilia"?

5. What made Socrates sure that he had been doing Apollo's will?

(see the answer key)

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