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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the destination of the soul determined by according to Socrates?
(a) The astrological sign.
(b) The gods.
(c) The earthly behavior.
(d) How much was donated to the poor.

2. What did Socrates feel when he said that the one teaching about the "Mind" was not applying his own teachings?
(a) Happy.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Angry.

3. What is Socrates wondering about the state of the soul when it leaves the body at the start of 81b-88b?
(a) It might not be knowledgeable.
(b) It might die.
(c) It might be impure.
(d) It might be lost.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will philosophy free according to Socrates?

2. What topic does Socrates discuss to answer Cebes question?

3. What can be achieved in death that could not be achieved in life according to Socrates?

4. What does philosophy surrender to from time to time?

5. Who walks the path to Hades easily according to Socrates?

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