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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Socrates want his children to be raised?
(a) Rome.
(b) Athens.
(c) Delphi.
(d) At his father's home.

2. In which other dialogue does the reader learn about Socrates' personal philosophy?
(a) Euthyphro.
(b) Crito.
(c) Phaedo.
(d) Apology.

3. What does Socrates reveal to the visitor?
(a) Plan for escape.
(b) Prophetic dream.
(c) Poison.
(d) Conspiracy theory.

4. Where did the classical perspective of thinking originate?
(a) Greece.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Italy.
(d) Japan.

5. Which of the following is not among the things sought by a philosopher?
(a) Truth.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Spirit.
(d) Beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not experienced by a "true" philosopher?

2. How did Socrates die?

3. The murmuring in Socrates' ears sounds like what type of music?

4. Gentle people may return as what kind of creature?

5. Socrates informs the group that the body is ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Embracing the theory of opposites, how might an incorruptible soul return to the known world?

2. To what does Socrates compare life and death? How does the philosopher explain?

3. What is Socrates final request to Crito?

4. What is Socrates' opinion on his alleged time of death?

5. What is Socrates' opinion on the fear of death in the eyes of a philosopher?

6. What is one reason Socrates looks forward to death and the separation of body and spirit?

7. What is the contradiction made by Socrates in reference to an incorruptible soul?

8. What unusual physical issue did Socrates experience shortly before death? What conversation did it prompt?

9. What is the setting for the Fourth Dialogue? When does it take place?

10. When is Socrates scheduled to die?

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