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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What conclusion does Socrates deduce from his arguments in the first part of 66b-72e?
(a) That fear leads to death.
(b) That he is right to die without resentment.
(c) That his wisdom is superior to that of Cebes.
(d) That death is incompatible with wisdom.

2. What does Socrates argue is not possible without wisdom?
(a) Fear.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Love.

3. What does Socrates say must the soul use to see clearly?
(a) The upper section of the brain.
(b) Reasoning.
(c) A small part of the body.
(d) Luck.

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

5. What does Socrates say most people are ready to do when their loved ones die?
(a) Go to the underworld.
(b) Die.
(c) Learn philosophy.
(d) Move on.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the theory Socrates say some people believe in argue happens to the soul after death?

3. What does the body do according to Socrates?

4. How did Socrates die according to the account of the event?

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

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