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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are course and moderation part of according to Socrates?
(a) Gluttony.
(b) Love.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Wisdom.

2. What is the goal of a philosopher according to Socrates?
(a) To avoid dying.
(b) To avoid confrontation with the law.
(c) To practice for death and dying.
(d) To speak the truth.

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

4. According to Socrates, what does the philosopher hate most?
(a) The body.
(b) His brain.
(c) Other philosophers.
(d) His senses.

5. What does fear and terror make men brave beside of?
(a) Senators.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Warriors.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say must the soul use to see clearly?

2. Who does Socrates tell Cebes to relate his final writing to?

3. Why should Socrates resent dying according to Cebes?

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

5. What condition does Cebes put forth for Socrates' conclusion to be valid?

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