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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Phaedo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At whose house does the Symposium take place?
(a) Alcidbides.
(b) Phaedrus.
(c) Agathon.
(d) Socrates.

2. According to Socrates, woman can____________.
(a) Hold any job than men can hold.
(b) Offer proof of the immortal soul.
(c) Lead the republic.
(d) Reach heaven more quickly than men.

3. "A good man [who is] grieving," says Socrates," will attempt to moderate his grief through _________."
(a) Reason.
(b) Disgust.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Skepticism.

4. By the end of Book IV Socrates has still not proved _______________.
(a) Laws affect the flow of life.
(b) Courage comes from education and fear comes from ignorance.
(c) Justice manifests on earth.
(d) Justice is preferable to injustice.

5. Who said the following: "Whether in battle or in a court of law, or in any other place, he must do what his city and his country order him; or he must change their view of what is just"?
(a) Phaedo's assistant.
(b) A prison guard.
(c) One of Socrates' students.
(d) Socrates' son.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Socrates, to what does a true philosopher owe his life?

2. According to Socrates in Book VII, how many years must a philosopher work after finishing his education in order to become a ruler?

3. If led by true philosophers, Socrates argues that the republic would__________________.

4. How does Crito plan to aid Socrates?

5. Before Socrates delivers his speech, he cross- examines Agathon about which of the following?

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