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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who had to be led away during Socrates' trial?
(a) Phaedo.
(b) Aeschines.
(c) Antisthenes.
(d) Xanthippe.

3. Who does Socrates argue are good masters?
(a) His gods.
(b) Athens' military.
(c) The senate.
(d) Women.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Socrates say must the soul use to see clearly?

3. How did Socrates die according to the account of the event?

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

5. Who recounts Socrates' death at the start of "Phaedo"?

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