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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What groups can no one join if they have not practiced philosophy and do not leave this life pure?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) Enlightened.
(c) Gods.
(d) Contemplatives.

2. What does Philosophy tell men about the senses?
(a) To enjoy them.
(b) To love them.
(c) To embrace them.
(d) To withdraw from them.

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

4. What might be an obstacle to acquiring knowledge according to Socrates?
(a) The body.
(b) Bad teachers.
(c) Cebes.
(d) Women.

5. Why are the souls wandering the earth according to Socrates?
(a) Poor upbringing.
(b) Being infidel.
(c) Deceiving people.
(d) Being perfect.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did "the Eleven" tell Socrates according to the account?

3. What will philosophy free according to Socrates?

4. Who agrees with Cebes' views on death according to 62d?

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

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