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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates think is the highest form of art according to his conversation with Cebes?
(a) Painting.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Writing.
(d) Sculpting.

2. What conclusion does Socrates draw from his argument concerning the goal of a philosopher?
(a) Philosophers should not resent death.
(b) Philosophers should create a school of their own.
(c) Philosophers should not talk out of place.
(d) Philosophers should leave Athens and never come back.

3. What does Socrates argue dead things come from?
(a) The sea.
(b) Living things.
(c) War.
(d) The afterlife.

4. What does Philosophy tell men about the senses?
(a) To withdraw from them.
(b) To embrace them.
(c) To love them.
(d) To enjoy them.

5. What does Socrates argue a man following philosophy would receive?
(a) Political power.
(b) Eternal life.
(c) A headache.
(d) Great blessing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wasn't present at Socrates' death according to the account?

2. What does Socrates say the body is responsible for?

3. What does Socrates believe something in existence will lead us away from in 66b-72e?

4. What did Socrates decide he should write before his death?

5. Why is the soul in a poor state after it leaves the body according to Socrates?

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