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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What should the philosopher avoid according to Socrates?
(a) Women.
(b) Politics.
(c) Bodily passions.
(d) Poison.

2. What is virtue according to Socrates?
(a) A necessity to the body.
(b) Harmony.
(c) Unnecessary to die.
(d) Soul.

3. What does Socrates think is the highest form of art according to his conversation with Cebes?
(a) Sculpting.
(b) Writing.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Painting.

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

5. What does the theory Socrates say some people believe in argue happens to the soul after death?
(a) Their fate depends on the gods.
(b) They die.
(c) They go to the afterworld.
(d) They are reincarnated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What conclusion does Socrates draw from his argument concerning the goal of a philosopher?

2. What does Socrates argue philosophy would allow a man to face with a happy face?

3. Why is the soul in a poor state after it leaves the body according to Socrates?

4. Who will the imprisonment of the body and ignorance be revealed to according to Socrates?

5. What does Socrates argue cannot be attained without escaping the body?

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