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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates argue is not possible without wisdom?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Fear.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Love.

2. What does Socrates argue philosophy would allow a man to face with a happy face?
(a) War.
(b) Death.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Writing.

3. What is the only way to truly achieve virtue according to Socrates?
(a) Death.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Fear.
(d) Reflection.

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

5. What does Simmias think of knowledge about the next life?
(a) It is difficult to gain.
(b) Everyone has it.
(c) The dead have it.
(d) It is easy to gain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Socrates die according to the account of the event?

2. Where do the ones that lived an average life go after death according to Socrates?

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

4. What is recollection produced by according to Socrates?

5. What should a man be concerned about according to Socrates?

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