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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 Cebes argue is the logical conclusion of a man always giving the right answer?
(a) The questions are easy.
(b) He is lucky.
(c) The man has great knowledge.
(d) The knowledge is innate.

2. How does course and moderation see death according to Socrates' argument?
(a) Necessary.
(b) Unavoidable.
(c) Evil.
(d) Good.

3. What does Socrates say about philosophers at the start of 62d -66a?
(a) They need to be more vocal about their needs.
(b) They life is too precious to waste.
(c) They should not talk against Athens.
(d) They should be ready and willing to die.

4. Who does the recount of Socrates' conversation with Cebes tell us was Socrates writing in honor of before his death?
(a) His mother.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Apollo and Venus.
(d) The god of the festival.

5. What position does Simmias accept concerning the soul?
(a) It cannot learn.
(b) It is mortal.
(c) It is not necessarily composite.
(d) It has several facets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates argue the good soul is?

2. When can brave men face death according to Socrates?

3. What do the ones that fear death love more than wisdom according to Socrates?

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

5. When do we lose knowledge, according to Socrates?

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