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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens according to Socrates when one examine things by the body?
(a) He is deceived.
(b) He can't use his body after.
(c) He sees the truth.
(d) He can't conclude anything.

2. Where does Socrates think the people of earth dwell?
(a) In its oceans.
(b) On its surface.
(c) In the hollows of the earth.
(d) In his caves.

3. What does fear and terror make men brave beside of?
(a) Senators.
(b) Women.
(c) Warriors.
(d) Philosopher.

4. How does Socrates try to uncover causes?
(a) His own method.
(b) The scientific method.
(c) The gods.
(d) Mathematics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was present for Socrates' death according to the men at the start of "Phaedo"?

2. What does the soul have when it leaves the body according to Socrates?

3. Who wants to hear Socrates' argument that the soul appears immortal?

4. What does Socrates think earth balanced in the middle of?

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

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