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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who doesn't deserve to live according to the masses?
(a) Those who follow Socrates.
(b) The Spartans.
(c) The senate members.
(d) Those who take little pleasure in the body.

2. Why was Socrates held prior to dying, according to the two men discussing at the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) A battle with Sparta.
(b) A voting day.
(c) A religious ceremony.
(d) A senate meeting.

3. What does Socrates argue philosophy would allow a man to face with a happy face?
(a) Death.
(b) Writing.
(c) War.
(d) Mathematics.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the recount of Socrates' conversation with Cebes tell us was Socrates writing in honor of before his death?

2. What did Socrates drink, according to Echecrates?

3. What does Simmias tell Socrates about the ideas of the Just, the Beautiful and the Good?

4. What happens according to Socrates when one examine things by the body?

5. Who will Socrates say he will join in death?

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