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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 66b - 72e.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates argue philosophy would allow a man to face with a happy face?
(a) Death.
(b) War.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Writing.

2. Who are "the Eleven" according to Phaedo?
(a) The Senate palace guards.
(b) The police commissioners of Athens.
(c) Socrates' best friend.
(d) Socrates' best students.

3. Who had to be led away during Socrates' trial?
(a) Xanthippe.
(b) Aeschines.
(c) Phaedo.
(d) Antisthenes.

4. What is the only way to truly achieve virtue according to Socrates?
(a) Death.
(b) Fear.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Reflection.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does the account tell was present during Socrates' trial beside his friends?

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

4. What does Socrates argue a man following philosophy would receive?

5. Who will Socrates say he will join in death?

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