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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What conclusion does Socrates deduce from his arguments in the first part of 66b-72e?
(a) That his wisdom is superior to that of Cebes.
(b) That fear leads to death.
(c) That he is right to die without resentment.
(d) That death is incompatible with wisdom.

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

3. How did Socrates die according to the account of the event?
(a) Without fear.
(b) Crying.
(c) Holding his wife's hand.
(d) In pain.

4. What does Socrates think is the highest form of art according to his conversation with Cebes?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Writing.
(c) Sculpting.
(d) Painting.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the theory Socrates say some people believe in argue happens to the soul after death?

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

4. What does purification consist of according to Socrates?

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

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