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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 88c - 95a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does philosophy surrender to from time to time?
(a) To the body.
(b) To fear.
(c) To contemplation.
(d) To passion.

2. What does Simmias tell Socrates about the ideas of the Just, the Beautiful and the Good?
(a) Only children can follow them.
(b) He never saw them.
(c) He applies them every day.
(d) They are for women.

3. What does Socrates argue a man following philosophy would receive?
(a) Eternal life.
(b) Political power.
(c) Great blessing.
(d) A headache.

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

5. Who agrees with Cebes' views on death according to 62d?
(a) Echecrates.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Simmias.
(d) Phaedo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the philosopher want to be with according to Socrates?

2. What does the start of 88c-95a say about what Phaedo and others thought of Socrates' arguments?

3. What does the body do to the soul according to Socrates' argument in 66b-72e?

4. What does Socrates argue the soul lacks?

5. Who does Socrates argue are good masters?

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