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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the recount of Socrates' conversation with Cebes tell us was Socrates writing in honor of before his death?
(a) Sparta.
(b) The god of the festival.
(c) Apollo and Venus.
(d) His mother.

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

3. Who does Socrates tell Cebes to relate his final writing to?
(a) Evenus.
(b) Plato.
(c) His mother.
(d) Phaedo.

4. What does Socrates say often yields faulty conclusions?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Men.
(c) Young students.
(d) The senses.

5. What question does Socrates ask Simmias in 62d-66a?
(a) If he can counter his previous argument.
(b) If he believes in death.
(c) If he believes in god.
(d) If he can take care of his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What conclusion does Socrates draw from his argument concerning the goal of a philosopher?

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

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

4. What does Socrates argue philosophy would allow a man to face with a happy face?

5. What does Socrates think is the highest form of art according to his conversation with Cebes?

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