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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Phaedo: Chapter 3, The Phaedo Conclusion & Notes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Socrates do just before his execution?
(a) Drank.
(b) Ate.
(c) Bathed.
(d) Prayed.

2. What does "apology" mean, in the context of the dialogue of that name?
(a) A plea to the jury for forgiveness.
(b) The same as its modern definition.
(c) Socrates' entire defense at his trial.
(d) An explanation for one's behavior.

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

4. Hemlock poisoning is compared to what other manner of death?
(a) Blood loss.
(b) Freezing.
(c) Stabbing.
(d) Hanging.

5. Who was Phaedo telling the story of Socrates' execution to?
(a) Simmias.
(b) Cebes.
(c) Echecrates.
(d) Euthyphro.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates experience as a result of drinking the hemlock?

2. How did Phaedo describe Socrates' execution?

3. What did Crito say about Socrates' dream?

4. How many groups of information are in the book's introductory material?

5. Against who were Socrates and his partner debating at the end of Book 5, Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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