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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What argument does Cebes agree with at the start of 73a-81a?
(a) Dying is good.
(b) Philosophy is the savior of mankind.
(c) Hemlock is painless.
(d) Souls of the dead exit.

2. What does Socrates argue philosophy would allow a man to face with a happy face?
(a) War.
(b) Death.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Writing.

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

4. Who doesn't deserve to live according to the masses?
(a) Those who take little pleasure in the body.
(b) Those who follow Socrates.
(c) The Spartans.
(d) The senate members.

5. According to Socrates, what equal never is?
(a) Trees.
(b) Unequal.
(c) Small.
(d) Seen by threes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are moderates amongst the masses also moderate out of fear according to Socrates?

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

3. What is the only way to truly achieve virtue according to Socrates?

4. What should a man be concerned about according to Socrates?

5. What does Socrates say most people are ready to do when their loved ones die?

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