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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 philosophy surrender to from time to time?
(a) To the body.
(b) To passion.
(c) To fear.
(d) To contemplation.

2. What does Socrates argue philosophy would allow a man to face with a happy face?
(a) War.
(b) Writing.
(c) Death.
(d) Mathematics.

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

4. What does Cebes argue a man can always answer correctly?
(a) If given a hint.
(b) If asked the right way.
(c) If asked slowly.
(d) If rewarded for the good answers.

5. Where was Socrates held prior to dying according to the two men discussing at the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) In jail.
(b) In Sparta.
(c) At home.
(d) In a temple.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What question does Socrates ask Simmias in 62d-66a?

3. What groups can no one join if they have not practiced philosophy and do not leave this life pure?

4. Who doesn't deserve to live according to the masses?

5. Why was Socrates held prior to dying, according to the two men discussing at the start of "Phaedo"?

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