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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 81b - 88b.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cebes argue is the logical conclusion of a man always giving the right answer?
(a) He is lucky.
(b) The man has great knowledge.
(c) The questions are easy.
(d) The knowledge is innate.

2. What can be compared by using reference to knowledge of the perfect form?
(a) Partly equal things.
(b) Men.
(c) Gods.
(d) Unequal things.

3. What does Socrates argue learning is?
(a) Hard.
(b) Recollection.
(c) For men only.
(d) Easy.

4. What ways do things exist according to Socrates?
(a) Wet and dry.
(b) Visible and invisible.
(c) Small and large.
(d) Spicy and bland

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Socrates argue are good masters?

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

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

4. What does Simmias think of knowledge about the next life?

5. What does Socrates say the philosopher separates?

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