Question 1

Socrates does not care how his body will be buried.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Socrates responds to his friends' weeping by

Accepted Answer

A)  chastising them. 
B)  weeping himself. 
C)  thanking them for their devotion. 
D)  sending them away. 
A)  chastising them. 
B)  weeping himself. 
C)  thanking them for their devotion. 
D)  sending them away. A

Question 3

Why does Socrates choose not to enjoy one more night of dining and drinking with his friends? How does this choice reflect on Socrates' character?

Accepted Answer

Socrates chooses not to enjoy one more night of dining and drinking with his friends because he believes in the importance of self-control and moderation. He values intellectual pursuits and philosophical discussions over indulging in physical pleasures. Socrates also believes in the pursuit of knowledge and truth, and he sees spending time in deep conversation and contemplation as more valuable than engaging in frivolous activities.

This choice reflects on Socrates' character as a man of principle and discipline. He is committed to living a virtuous life and prioritizes the development of his mind and soul over temporary enjoyment. Socrates' decision also demonstrates his commitment to his philosophical beliefs and his willingness to live in accordance with them, even if it means foregoing the company of his friends for a night. Overall, Socrates' choice reflects his strong moral character and his dedication to living a life of wisdom and integrity.

Question 4

What do you think Socrates meant by his instructions to Crito and the others to "care for themselves"? How would caring for themselves be of service to Socrates?

Accepted Answer

Socrates' instructions to Crito and the

Question 5

Socrates denies the immortality of the soul.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the significance of Socrates's last words? Why do you think he asks Crito to repay his debt to Asclepius?

Accepted Answer

Socrates's last words hold great signifi

Question 7

Socrates chooses not to delay taking the poison because he

Accepted Answer

A)  does not want to prolong his friends' suffering. 
B)  does not want to continue suffering with the knowledge that his death is inevitable. 
C)  thinks he will not gain from clinging to life but will only earn ridicule. 
D)  thinks the poison harm his spirit but not his body. 
A)  does not want to prolong his friends' suffering. 
B)  does not want to continue suffering with the knowledge that his death is inevitable. 
C)  thinks he will not gain from clinging to life but will only earn ridicule. 
D)  thinks the poison harm his spirit but not his body.

Question 8

Crito asks Socrates how he and Socrates's other friends might be of service to the philosopher once he is gone. In response, Socrates instructs Crito to

Accepted Answer

A)  rectify the injustice of Socrates's condemnation. 
B)  care for themselves. 
C)  give him a fitting burial. 
D)  found a school to carry on Socrates's teachings. 
A)  rectify the injustice of Socrates's condemnation. 
B)  care for themselves. 
C)  give him a fitting burial. 
D)  found a school to carry on Socrates's teachings.

Question 9

As Socrates drinks the poison, he

Accepted Answer

A)  tells a joke. 
B)  curses his enemies. 
C)  prays to the gods. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  tells a joke. 
B)  curses his enemies. 
C)  prays to the gods. 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

When asked about the burial of his body, Socrates does not respond by saying that

Accepted Answer

A)  after death, he will no longer be identified with his body. 
B)  his friends must bury his body in the way they think best. 
C)  it does not matter at all how his body is buried. 
D)  his friends will have to catch him first before they bury him. 
A)  after death, he will no longer be identified with his body. 
B)  his friends must bury his body in the way they think best. 
C)  it does not matter at all how his body is buried. 
D)  his friends will have to catch him first before they bury him.

Question 11

Comparing Socrates with other men, the narrator calls him

Accepted Answer

A)  the best. 
B)  the wisest. 
C)  the most just. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  the best. 
B)  the wisest. 
C)  the most just. 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Socrates ignores the presence of his jailer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Socrates delays drinking the poison to enjoy one final conversation with his friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Socrates suggests that one should die in silence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

With his final words, Socrates tells Crito to pay his (Socrates's) debt to Asclepius, the god of healing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Phaedo Plato

Socrates does not care how his body will be buried.

Socrates responds to his friends' weeping by

Why does Socrates choose not to enjoy one more night of dining and drinking with his friends? How does this choice reflect on Socrates' character?

What do you think Socrates meant by his instructions to Crito and the others to "care for themselves"? How would caring for themselves be of service to Socrates?

Socrates denies the immortality of the soul.

What is the significance of Socrates's last words? Why do you think he asks Crito to repay his debt to Asclepius?

Socrates chooses not to delay taking the poison because he

Crito asks Socrates how he and Socrates's other friends might be of service to the philosopher once he is gone. In response, Socrates instructs Crito to

As Socrates drinks the poison, he

When asked about the burial of his body, Socrates does not respond by saying that

Comparing Socrates with other men, the narrator calls him

Socrates ignores the presence of his jailer.

Socrates delays drinking the poison to enjoy one final conversation with his friends.

Socrates suggests that one should die in silence.

With his final words, Socrates tells Crito to pay his (Socrates's) debt to Asclepius, the god of healing.

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