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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 95b - 107b.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is impressed by Socrates' arguments at the start of 95b-107b?
(a) Phaedo.
(b) Echecrates.
(c) Cebes.
(d) Simmias.

2. What does Socrates say cannot be attained as long as the body and the soul are fused?
(a) Truth.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Contemplation.
(d) Nirvana.

3. What will philosophy free according to Socrates?
(a) The body.
(b) Feelings.
(c) Fear.
(d) The soul.

4. What topic does Socrates discuss to answer Cebes question?
(a) Physics.
(b) Natural science.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Philosophy.

5. What does Socrates think of the cause of things?
(a) It is useful for the soul.
(b) He is far from knowing the cause of things.
(c) He forgot the cause of things.
(d) He learned the cause of things from the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the destination of the soul determined by according to Socrates?

2. How does course and moderation see death according to Socrates' argument?

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

4. What group does Socrates say those who practice moderation would join?

5. What relation does Socrates see between Tallness and Shortness?

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