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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 66b - 72e.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who claimed to have been with Socrates when he died at the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) Phaedo.
(b) Cebes.
(c) Plato.
(d) Giton.

2. What does Socrates argue cannot be attained without escaping the body?
(a) Pure angst.
(b) Pure love.
(c) Pure respect.
(d) Pure knowledge.

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

4. Which two characters are talking at the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) Plato and Socrates.
(b) Phaedo and Echecrates.
(c) Socrates and Echecrates.
(d) Phaedo and Plato.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What might be an obstacle to acquiring knowledge according to Socrates?

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

3. What does the body do to the soul according to Socrates' argument in 66b-72e?

4. What does Socrates say the philosopher separates?

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

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