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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Phaedo", what is the abstract fact about the world that makes it true that two sticks are of the same type?
(a) Equal.
(b) Identical.
(c) Almost the same.
(d) Similar.

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

3. How does the man recounting Socrates' death qualify it?
(a) Common.
(b) Quick.
(c) Astonishing.
(d) Painless.

4. What does Socrates argue cannot come from the present life in 73a-81a?
(a) Our memories.
(b) Our knowledge of equals.
(c) Our loved ones.
(d) Inequality.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Socrates argue a man following philosophy would receive?

4. What can be achieved in death that could not be achieved in life according to Socrates?

5. What does Socrates think is the highest form of art according to his conversation with Cebes?

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