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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Socrates held prior to dying according to the two men discussing at the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) At home.
(b) In jail.
(c) In a temple.
(d) In Sparta.

2. What does Socrates say the philosopher separates?
(a) Family and business.
(b) The men and the women.
(c) The grain from the hay.
(d) The body and the soul.

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

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

5. What conclusion does Socrates draw from his argument concerning the goal of a philosopher?
(a) Philosophers should not talk out of place.
(b) Philosophers should create a school of their own.
(c) Philosophers should leave Athens and never come back.
(d) Philosophers should not resent death.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does course and moderation see death according to Socrates' argument?

3. What is clearer to the soul than the body according to Socrates?

4. What does Socrates say must the soul use to see clearly?

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

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