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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What conclusion does Socrates deduce from his arguments in the first part of 66b-72e?
(a) That he is right to die without resentment.
(b) That fear leads to death.
(c) That his wisdom is superior to that of Cebes.
(d) That death is incompatible with wisdom.

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

3. What does Socrates argue about our knowledge of Greater, smaller, Beautiful, Good, Justice and Pious?
(a) It is perfect.
(b) It is incomplete.
(c) We cannot recollect them after 20 years of age.
(d) We recollect them from a period before the body.

4. What are course and moderation part of according to Socrates?
(a) Gluttony.
(b) Love.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Wisdom.

5. Why are moderates amongst the masses also moderate out of fear according to Socrates?
(a) They are afraid of the justice system.
(b) They do not want to lose what they have.
(c) They do not want to fight the Spartans.
(d) They do not want to follow philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What could a glutton return as according to Socrates?

2. What does philosophy surrender to from time to time?

3. What groups can no one join if they have not practiced philosophy and do not leave this life pure?

4. Who guides each man to the next station after death?

5. What topic does Socrates discuss to answer Cebes question?

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