Plato's Phaedo Test | Final Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Plato's Phaedo Test | Final Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Simmias accept concerning the soul?
(a) It has several facets.
(b) It is not necessarily composite.
(c) It cannot learn.
(d) It is mortal.

2. What groups can no one join if they have not practiced philosophy and do not leave this life pure?
(a) Enlightened.
(b) Gods.
(c) Lawyers.
(d) Contemplatives.

3. What is the destination of the soul determined by according to Socrates?
(a) How much was donated to the poor.
(b) The earthly behavior.
(c) The gods.
(d) The astrological sign.

4. What does Philosophy tell men about the senses?
(a) To enjoy them.
(b) To embrace them.
(c) To withdraw from them.
(d) To love them.

5. What souls hover over the earth according to Socrates?
(a) Those not educated enough.
(b) Those attached to the body.
(c) Souls that are looking over loved ones.
(d) Recently dead souls.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Socrates argue the soul lacks?

3. Who is inferior to the humans according to Socrates?

4. What did Phaedo and Echecrates want from Socrates in 88c-95a?

5. What does Socrates argue the good soul is?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the four major rivers of the earth according to Socrates?

2. What does Socrates say about harmony at the end of 81b-88b?

3. According to Socrates in 88c-95a, what is there no greater evil than and why does he believe this?

4. What should the philosopher master?

5. What happens to the soul after death according to Socrates?

6. What does Socrates say about caring for the soul?

7. What does Socrates say of the journey of well-ordered souls?

8. How will philosophy free the soul, according to 81b - 88b?

9. According to the beginning of 81b-88b, what souls wander the world?

10. Why does Socrates worry that he might hurt his senses?

(see the answer keys)

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