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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What pleasures are not the great goods of life according to Socrates?
(a) Power, sex and influence.
(b) Food, drink and sex.
(c) Food, drink and political power.
(d) Being generous, loved and respected.

3. Who are "the Eleven" according to Phaedo?
(a) The Senate palace guards.
(b) Socrates' best friend.
(c) The police commissioners of Athens.
(d) Socrates' best students.

4. What does Socrates say most people are ready to do when their loved ones die?
(a) Move on.
(b) Go to the underworld.
(c) Die.
(d) Learn philosophy.

5. When can brave men face death according to Socrates?
(a) When they are wonded in battle.
(b) When they leave Athens.
(c) When they fear greater evil.
(d) When they take on philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates argue cannot be attained without escaping the body?

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

3. According to Socrates, what does the philosopher hate most?

4. Who does Socrates argue are good masters?

5. Who recounts Socrates' death at the start of "Phaedo"?

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