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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does the account tell was present during Socrates' trial beside his friends?
(a) His sons.
(b) His wife and child.
(c) His first student.
(d) The chairman of the senate.

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

4. What should a man be concerned about according to Socrates?
(a) His riches.
(b) His political power.
(c) His family.
(d) The state of his soul.

5. Who does the account of Socrates' death say were present beside Socrates' friends?
(a) Some strangers.
(b) The undertaker.
(c) Members of the Senate.
(d) Aristophanes.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did the one recounting the event of Socrates' death feel for him?

4. According to Socrates, what does the philosopher hate most?

5. Who had to be led away during Socrates' trial?

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