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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 the other possibility that Socrates contemplated regarding the afterlife?
(a) Reincarnation.
(b) Salvation.
(c) Eternal damnation.
(d) Complete annihilation.

2. What did Socrates say would happen if the jury condemned him?
(a) He would respectfully accept the punishment they chose for him.
(b) He would have his friends avenge him.
(c) They would not harm him, but would harm themselves.
(d) He would flee the country and begin philosophizing somewhere else.

3. What is "mislogic", according to Socrates?
(a) Not understanding logic.
(b) Incorrect use of logic.
(c) Hatred of logic.
(d) Losing a logical argument.

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

5. What did the Pythagoreans like to explore?
(a) The physical and scientific causes of things.
(b) The motivations of the gods.
(c) The ways in which deity could be found to manifest itself in everyday life.
(d) The spiritual and intellectual characteristics of man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was unsettling, to Socrates, about the conversation he had with Euthyphro?

3. What accusation was being leveled against Socrates regarding his relationship with the young men of Athens?

4. What was Socrates' objection to Euthyphro prosecuting his relative?

5. What was the view of Socrates' friends on the topic of suicide?

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