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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 81b - 88b.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are moderates amongst the masses also moderate out of fear according to Socrates?
(a) They do not want to lose what they have.
(b) They do not want to fight the Spartans.
(c) They do not want to follow philosophy.
(d) They are afraid of the justice system.

2. What does Simmias tell Socrates about the ideas of the Just, the Beautiful and the Good?
(a) He applies them every day.
(b) Only children can follow them.
(c) They are for women.
(d) He never saw them.

3. What was Socrates feeling according to the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) Happy.
(b) Sad.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Resigned.

4. What does Socrates say cannot be attained as long as the body and the soul are fused?
(a) Truth.
(b) Contemplation.
(c) Nirvana.
(d) Pleasure.

5. What might be an obstacle to acquiring knowledge according to Socrates?
(a) Cebes.
(b) The body.
(c) Women.
(d) Bad teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does course and moderation see death according to Socrates' argument?

2. What does Socrates think of desires?

3. What does Philosophy tell men about the senses?

4. What does Socrates argue learning is?

5. Who does the philosopher want to be with according to Socrates?

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