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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens according to Socrates when one examine things by the body?
(a) He can't conclude anything.
(b) He is deceived.
(c) He sees the truth.
(d) He can't use his body after.

3. What groups can no one join if they have not practiced philosophy and do not leave this life pure?
(a) Gods.
(b) Contemplatives.
(c) Lawyers.
(d) Enlightened.

4. Who does Socrates argue are good masters?
(a) His gods.
(b) The senate.
(c) Athens' military.
(d) Women.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Philosophy tell men about the senses?

3. According to Socrates, what do the ones who love wisdom desire?

4. Who agrees with Cebes' views on death according to 62d?

5. According to Socrates, what must genuine lovers of learning become?

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