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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 say the body is responsible for?
(a) Angst and ignorance.
(b) War and discord.
(c) Pleasure and envy.
(d) Love and respect.

2. What does Socrates say about philosophers at the start of 62d -66a?
(a) They need to be more vocal about their needs.
(b) They should be ready and willing to die.
(c) They should not talk against Athens.
(d) They life is too precious to waste.

3. What happens according to Socrates when one examine things by the body?
(a) He can't conclude anything.
(b) He is deceived.
(c) He can't use his body after.
(d) He sees the truth.

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

5. What does Socrates say must the soul use to see clearly?
(a) A small part of the body.
(b) Reasoning.
(c) The upper section of the brain.
(d) Luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates argue a man following philosophy would receive?

2. What does Socrates say often yields faulty conclusions?

3. What might be an obstacle to acquiring knowledge according to Socrates?

4. Who does the philosopher want to be with according to Socrates?

5. What can be achieved in death that could not be achieved in life according to Socrates?

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