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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the ones that fear death love more than wisdom according to Socrates?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) His family.
(c) The body.
(d) Love.

2. Who owns men according to 62c?
(a) The gods.
(b) The country.
(c) Women.
(d) The court system.

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

4. What does Socrates say a bravery should not be a response to?
(a) Love.
(b) Renunciation.
(c) Desperation.
(d) Fear.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants to hear Socrates' argument that the soul appears immortal?

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

3. What question does Socrates ask Simmias in 62d-66a?

4. What can be compared by using reference to knowledge of the perfect form?

5. According to Socrates, what equal never is?

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