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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Phaedo", what is the abstract fact about the world that makes it true that two sticks are of the same type?
(a) Equal.
(b) Almost the same.
(c) Similar.
(d) Identical.

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

3. Who does the account of Socrates' death say were present beside Socrates' friends?
(a) Some strangers.
(b) The undertaker.
(c) Aristophanes.
(d) Members of the Senate.

4. Where was Socrates held prior to dying according to the two men discussing at the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) In jail.
(b) In Sparta.
(c) At home.
(d) In a temple.

5. Who was present for Socrates' death according to the men at the start of "Phaedo"?
(a) A good many of Socrates' friends.
(b) The Athenian senate.
(c) A good many of Socrates' enemies.
(d) Only the judge and executor.

6. According to the account of his death, how did Socrates lived his life?
(a) As dangerously as he could.
(b) With great respect for it.
(c) Without any fear of tomorrow.
(d) With the blessing of the gods.

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

8. What does the body do to the soul according to Socrates' argument in 66b-72e?
(a) It contaminates it.
(b) It supersedes it.
(c) It supports it.
(d) It kills it.

9. Who doesn't deserve to live according to the masses?
(a) The senate members.
(b) Those who follow Socrates.
(c) Those who take little pleasure in the body.
(d) The Spartans.

10. What does Socrates argue dead things come from?
(a) The sea.
(b) The afterlife.
(c) Living things.
(d) War.

11. What did Socrates drink, according to Echecrates?
(a) Mercury.
(b) Tea.
(c) Water.
(d) Hemlock.

12. How does the man recounting Socrates' death qualify it?
(a) Quick.
(b) Common.
(c) Astonishing.
(d) Painless.

13. What question does Socrates ask Simmias in 62d-66a?
(a) If he can take care of his wife.
(b) If he can counter his previous argument.
(c) If he believes in death.
(d) If he believes in god.

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

15. What does Socrates argue cannot be attained without escaping the body?
(a) Pure knowledge.
(b) Pure love.
(c) Pure angst.
(d) Pure respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Socrates argue philosophy would allow a man to face with a happy face?

2. What does Socrates argue about our knowledge of Greater, smaller, Beautiful, Good, Justice and Pious?

3. What does Socrates argue cannot come from the present life in 73a-81a?

4. What conclusion does Socrates draw from his argument concerning the goal of a philosopher?

5. Who agrees with Cebes' views on death according to 62d?

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