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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the man recounting Socrates' death qualify it?
(a) Painless.
(b) Common.
(c) Astonishing.
(d) Quick.

2. What is the goal of a philosopher according to Socrates?
(a) To avoid confrontation with the law.
(b) To speak the truth.
(c) To practice for death and dying.
(d) To avoid dying.

3. What does Socrates argue a man following philosophy would receive?
(a) A headache.
(b) Political power.
(c) Great blessing.
(d) Eternal life.

4. What can be achieved in death that could not be achieved in life according to Socrates?
(a) Peace.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Love.

5. Who does the account tell was present during Socrates' trial beside his friends?
(a) His wife and child.
(b) His sons.
(c) His first student.
(d) The chairman of the senate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did "the Eleven" tell Socrates according to the account?

2. What did the one recounting the event of Socrates' death feel for him?

3. What should a man be concerned about according to Socrates?

4. What are course and moderation part of according to Socrates?

5. What is the only way to truly achieve virtue according to Socrates?

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