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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 107c - 115e.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates argue we can identify in 73a-81a?
(a) When two things are equal.
(b) When we are happy.
(c) When philosophy is right.
(d) When we are ready to die.

2. Who does Socrates tell Cebes to relate his final writing to?
(a) Phaedo.
(b) His mother.
(c) Plato.
(d) Evenus.

3. What could a glutton return as according to Socrates?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A horse.
(c) A fish.
(d) A donkey.

4. Who guides each man to the next station after death?
(a) His dead family.
(b) His soul knows where to go.
(c) His guardian spirit.
(d) The gods.

5. When can brave men face death according to Socrates?
(a) When they fear greater evil.
(b) When they leave Athens.
(c) When they take on philosophy.
(d) When they are wonded in battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had to be led away during Socrates' trial?

2. What are the heavens according to Socrates?

3. Who was present for Socrates' death according to the men at the start of "Phaedo"?

4. Who recounts Socrates' death at the start of "Phaedo"?

5. What ways do things exist according to Socrates?

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