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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What conclusion does Socrates deduce from his arguments in the first part of 66b-72e?
(a) That death is incompatible with wisdom.
(b) That he is right to die without resentment.
(c) That his wisdom is superior to that of Cebes.
(d) That fear leads to death.

2. According to Socrates, what do the ones who love wisdom desire?
(a) Marry and have children to test them.
(b) Ignore wisdom until they die.
(c) Be where true wisdom is.
(d) Learn wisdom from Socrates.

3. Why are moderates amongst the masses also moderate out of fear according to Socrates?
(a) They do not want to lose what they have.
(b) They do not want to fight the Spartans.
(c) They are afraid of the justice system.
(d) They do not want to follow philosophy.

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

5. What does Socrates argue cannot be attained without escaping the body?
(a) Pure love.
(b) Pure knowledge.
(c) Pure respect.
(d) Pure angst.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the souls wandering the earth according to Socrates?

2. Who will Socrates say he will join in death?

3. Why did Socrates decide to pursue the arts according to his conversation with Cebes?

4. What does Socrates say the philosopher separates?

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

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