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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 73a - 81a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say about philosophers at the start of 62d -66a?
(a) They life is too precious to waste.
(b) They should be ready and willing to die.
(c) They should not talk against Athens.
(d) They need to be more vocal about their needs.

2. What does Socrates say the body is responsible for?
(a) Pleasure and envy.
(b) War and discord.
(c) Angst and ignorance.
(d) Love and respect.

3. What does Socrates argue is not possible without wisdom?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

4. What does the body do to the soul according to Socrates' argument in 66b-72e?
(a) It supersedes it.
(b) It supports it.
(c) It contaminates it.
(d) It kills it.

5. What does purification consist of according to Socrates?
(a) Cleansing.
(b) Love.
(c) Death.
(d) Renunciation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates think is the highest form of art according to his conversation with Cebes?

2. How did Socrates die according to the account of the event?

3. Who agrees with Cebes' views on death according to 62d?

4. What did Socrates drink, according to Echecrates?

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

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