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

2. What condition does Cebes put forth for Socrates' conclusion to be valid?
(a) One cannot commit suicide.
(b) Socrates needs to be happy to die.
(c) The soul lives after death.
(d) The gods allow you to die properly.

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

4. Why should Socrates resent dying according to Cebes?
(a) He still has too much to do.
(b) Dying does not bring fame.
(c) God protects his possessions.
(d) His wife and child need him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cebes argue a man can always answer correctly?

2. What is the goal of a philosopher according to Socrates?

3. What does Socrates say a bravery should not be a response to?

4. What does the theory Socrates say some people believe in argue happens to the soul after death?

5. What was Socrates feeling according to the start of "Phaedo"?

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