View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Socrates, what do the ones who love wisdom desire?
(a) Learn wisdom from Socrates.
(b) Marry and have children to test them.
(c) Ignore wisdom until they die.
(d) Be where true wisdom is.

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

4. Who does Socrates argue are good masters?
(a) The senate.
(b) His gods.
(c) Women.
(d) Athens' military.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does fear and terror make men brave beside of?

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

4. What does Socrates say the body is responsible for?

5. What was Socrates feeling according to the start of "Phaedo"?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 185 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample