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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 107c - 115e.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the soul in a poor state after it leaves the body according to Socrates?
(a) By being unable to escape.
(b) By being associated with the body.
(c) By losing his virtue.
(d) By being ignorant.

2. According to Socrates, what does the philosopher hate most?
(a) Other philosophers.
(b) His brain.
(c) His senses.
(d) The body.

3. What does Socrates say a bravery should not be a response to?
(a) Renunciation.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) Desperation.

4. What must first happen to those who die according to Socrates?
(a) They must pay to pass in the other world.
(b) They must go through purgatory.
(c) They must renounce the body.
(d) They must be judged.

5. What souls hover over the earth according to Socrates?
(a) Those not educated enough.
(b) Recently dead souls.
(c) Those attached to the body.
(d) Souls that are looking over loved ones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are course and moderation part of according to Socrates?

2. What condition does Cebes put forth for Socrates' conclusion to be valid?

3. What does Socrates argue the soul lacks?

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

5. What does Socrates say should not make one hate argument?

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