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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 say must the soul use to see clearly?
(a) The upper section of the brain.
(b) Luck.
(c) A small part of the body.
(d) Reasoning.

2. What does Socrates say about the belief that soul could be composite after death, but non composite before?
(a) It is impossible.
(b) It is possible, but unlikely.
(c) It is right.
(d) It is inconsistent.

3. What does Socrates say of the relationship between the soul and body?
(a) Gods control the soul.
(b) The body and the soul are two different beings.
(c) The body controls the soul.
(d) The soul controls the body.

4. What pleasures are not the great goods of life according to Socrates?
(a) Being generous, loved and respected.
(b) Food, drink and political power.
(c) Power, sex and influence.
(d) Food, drink and sex.

5. Who wants to hear Socrates' argument that the soul appears immortal?
(a) Phaedo.
(b) Cebes.
(c) Echecrates.
(d) Simmias.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates argue small things come from?

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

3. What is the goal of a philosopher according to Socrates?

4. What did "the Eleven" tell Socrates according to the account?

5. What means does Socrates say allows beautiful things to be called beautiful?

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