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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 Simmias think of Cebes arguments about the man that answers correctly?
(a) He is convinced.
(b) He wants to claim them as his own.
(c) He is not satisfied.
(d) He want more time to think about them.

2. Who does the recount of Socrates' conversation with Cebes tell us was Socrates writing in honor of before his death?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Apollo and Venus.
(c) His mother.
(d) The god of the festival.

3. When do we lose knowledge, according to Socrates?
(a) Before 30 years old.
(b) At birth.
(c) Before 50 years old.
(d) Before 10 years old.

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

5. What is recollection produced by according to Socrates?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Similarity.
(c) The brain.
(d) Luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Socrates decide he should write before his death?

2. What does Socrates argue learning is?

3. When can brave men face death according to Socrates?

4. What is clearer to the soul than the body according to Socrates?

5. What are course and moderation part of according to Socrates?

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