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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why should Socrates resent dying according to Cebes?
(a) He still has too much to do.
(b) God protects his possessions.
(c) Dying does not bring fame.
(d) His wife and child need him.

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

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

4. What conclusion does Socrates draw from his argument concerning the goal of a philosopher?
(a) Philosophers should create a school of their own.
(b) Philosophers should not resent death.
(c) Philosophers should leave Athens and never come back.
(d) Philosophers should not talk out of place.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are "the Eleven" according to Phaedo?

2. Who does the account of Socrates' death say were present beside Socrates' friends?

3. Who owns men according to 62c?

4. What pleasures are not the great goods of life according to Socrates?

5. Who does Socrates argue are good masters?

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