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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Euthyphro, the gods only received satisfaction from what?
(a) Holy actions.
(b) The happiness of mortals.
(c) Divine service.
(d) Saving mortals from peril.

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

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

4. People who knew Socrates referred to what quality that he possessed?
(a) Supernatural intellect.
(b) Spirituality.
(c) Other-worldiness.
(d) Generosity.

5. According to Book 1, Chapter 1, the oldest existing version of the dialogues is from what century?
(a) 5th century C.E.
(b) 12th century C.E.
(c) 9th century C.E.
(d) 2nd century C.E.

Short Answer Questions

1. Crito and Socrates agreed that what action is always unjust?

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

3. How did Socrates receive his sentencing?

4. What did Socrates learn as a result of his dialogue with Euthyphro?

5. Euthyphro was prosecuting someone for what crime?

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