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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does course and moderation see death according to Socrates' argument?
(a) Unavoidable.
(b) Necessary.
(c) Good.
(d) Evil.

2. To whom do the souls that wander the earth belong according to Socrates?
(a) To women.
(b) To inferior men.
(c) To good men.
(d) To politicians.

3. Why are the souls wandering the earth according to Socrates?
(a) Deceiving people.
(b) Being infidel.
(c) Poor upbringing.
(d) Being perfect.

4. What is weaker than the lyre according to Socrates?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Fear.
(c) Hope.
(d) Harmony.

5. What type of men resent dying according to Cebes?
(a) Fearless.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Wise.
(d) Pious.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is clearer to the soul than the body according to Socrates?

3. What does Socrates argue learning is?

4. What do the ones that fear death love more than wisdom according to Socrates?

5. According to the account of his death, how did Socrates lived his life?

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