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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 62d - 66a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the account of his death, how did Socrates lived his life?
(a) With the blessing of the gods.
(b) As dangerously as he could.
(c) Without any fear of tomorrow.
(d) With great respect for it.

2. What did Socrates decide he should write before his death?
(a) A letter to his students.
(b) Poetry.
(c) A novel.
(d) A plea for his life.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates say often yields faulty conclusions?

2. Where was Socrates held prior to dying according to the two men discussing at the start of "Phaedo"?

3. Who doesn't deserve to live according to the masses?

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

5. Which two characters are talking at the start of "Phaedo"?

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