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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Socrates argue dead things come from?
(a) War.
(b) Living things.
(c) The sea.
(d) The afterlife.

3. What does Socrates argue a man following philosophy would receive?
(a) Eternal life.
(b) Political power.
(c) Great blessing.
(d) A headache.

4. What does Socrates say cannot be attained as long as the body and the soul are fused?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Nirvana.
(c) Contemplation.
(d) Truth.

5. What does Socrates say about philosophers at the start of 62d -66a?
(a) They need to be more vocal about their needs.
(b) They should not talk against Athens.
(c) They should be ready and willing to die.
(d) They life is too precious to waste.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What condition does Cebes put forth for Socrates' conclusion to be valid?

3. What does fear and terror make men brave beside of?

4. What does Socrates say the body is responsible for?

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

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