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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 Simmias think of Cebes arguments about the man that answers correctly?
(a) He is not satisfied.
(b) He wants to claim them as his own.
(c) He want more time to think about them.
(d) He is convinced.

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

3. What might be an obstacle to acquiring knowledge according to Socrates?
(a) Bad teachers.
(b) The body.
(c) Cebes.
(d) Women.

4. What is recollection produced by according to Socrates?
(a) Similarity.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) The brain.
(d) Luck.

5. What condition does Cebes put forth for Socrates' conclusion to be valid?
(a) The soul lives after death.
(b) Socrates needs to be happy to die.
(c) The gods allow you to die properly.
(d) One cannot commit suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Socrates decide to pursue the arts according to his conversation with Cebes?

2. What does Cebes argue a man can always answer correctly?

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

4. What does Socrates argue philosophy would allow a man to face with a happy face?

5. What is the goal of a philosopher according to Socrates?

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