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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 66b - 72e.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the account of his death, how did Socrates lived his life?
(a) With great respect for it.
(b) As dangerously as he could.
(c) With the blessing of the gods.
(d) Without any fear of tomorrow.

2. Who agrees with Cebes' views on death according to 62d?
(a) Phaedo.
(b) Simmias.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Echecrates.

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

4. Who had to be led away during Socrates' trial?
(a) Phaedo.
(b) Antisthenes.
(c) Aeschines.
(d) Xanthippe.

5. What question does Socrates ask Simmias in 62d-66a?
(a) If he can counter his previous argument.
(b) If he can take care of his wife.
(c) If he believes in death.
(d) If he believes in god.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who claimed to have been with Socrates when he died at the start of "Phaedo"?

2. What conclusion does Socrates draw from his argument concerning the goal of a philosopher?

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

4. What does the body do according to Socrates?

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

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