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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can be compared by using reference to knowledge of the perfect form?

2. Who claimed to have been with Socrates when he died at the start of "Phaedo"?

3. What question does Socrates ask Simmias in 62d-66a?

4. According to Socrates, what equal never is?

5. In "Phaedo", what is the abstract fact about the world that makes it true that two sticks are of the same type?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Echecrates ask Phaedo at the beginning of "Phaedo"?

2. Why was Socrates held in jail before his execution?

3. What does Simmias admit about the Just, Beautiful and the Good at the end of 62d-66a?

4. What does recollection imply about similarity?

5. How do things exist and what does this explain about the two parts of the body?

6. What does Socrates say to defend death?

7. Who was present when Socrates died?

8. What does Cebes ask about committing suicide and what does Socrates admit?

9. What does Socrates argue about opposites from opposites?

10. What should those who love learning do and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Phaedo" heavily emphasizes the role of the philosopher in ancient times. Discuss the role and significance of the philosopher, using the text and a secondary source to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Our body can often be identified with the soul; however, we are often affected by what we perceive through our senses. Discuss how the senses influence the body and how the senses may interfere with intellect. Use the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Compare the philosophy of Anaxagoras and Socrates, discussing both the similarities in their thinking and philosophy. Use the text to support your discussion.

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