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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 73a - 81a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cebes argue a man can always answer correctly?
(a) If asked slowly.
(b) If asked the right way.
(c) If given a hint.
(d) If rewarded for the good answers.

2. How does course and moderation see death according to Socrates' argument?
(a) Evil.
(b) Unavoidable.
(c) Necessary.
(d) Good.

3. Where was Socrates held prior to dying according to the two men discussing at the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) In a temple.
(b) In jail.
(c) In Sparta.
(d) At home.

4. What does Socrates argue that we must have learned what we know recollect imply?
(a) No need to learn anything now.
(b) Recollecting past memories can be done with hypnotism.
(c) Souls preexist our bodies.
(d) Teaching philosophy is not pointless.

5. What was Socrates feeling according to the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Sad.
(c) Resigned.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates argue is not possible without wisdom?

2. What does Cebes argue is the logical conclusion of a man always giving the right answer?

3. What does Socrates believe something in existence will lead us away from in 66b-72e?

4. According to Socrates, what equal never is?

5. What does Socrates say the philosopher separates?

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