Multiple Choice 1. Socrates discussed his philosophical ideas in: A. his school, the Academy. B. the public marketplace. C. the city of Miletus. D. Both A and B E. Both B and C Answer: B 2. The Socratic Dialogues were written by whom? A. By Socrates, in the last years before his death B. the first few by Socrates, the rest by Plato after his death C. By Socrates, with Plato's help D. By Plato, with Socrates’ help E. By Plato, after the death of Socrates Answer: E 3. The intent of the Athenian rulers in prosecuting Socrates was to A. discourage him from writing more dialogues. B. have him put to death for his offenses. C. punish him for worshipping false gods. D. keep him from further threatening the political establishment by his teachings. E. embarrass and discredit him in a lengthy trial. Answer: D 4. In his trial, Socrates chose to be executed rather than to cease practicing philosophy because: A. he held the examination of human nature, thought, and belief to be more important than mere survival. B. at the age of 70, he had nothing left to write. C. he preferred death to life in a society that had rejected him. D. he wanted to show the injustice of the Athenian judicial system. E. he mistakenly believed his jailers wouldn't actually carry out the sentence. Answer: A 5. Our word for "philosophy" co